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AUTHORITY MEETING #5/15

Friday, May 29, 2015

MINUTES Minutes of Meeting #4/15, held on April 24, 2015 173

PRESENTATIONSPennachetti, Joe, City Manager, City of Toronto

re: Presentation of Charles Sauriol Leadership Award 173Manroves, Griffin, Manager, Landscape Enterprise Program, The Learning Enrichment Foundation,

re: Landscape Training Program. 173

GREENWOOD CONSERVATION LANDS MASTER PLAN 173

LYME DISEASE AND BLACKLEGGED TICK MONITORING UPDATE 174

LAKE ONTARIO NORTHWEST WATERFRONT: AN URBAN RECREATIONAL FISHERIES STRATEGY 181

NAMING OF TRCA ASSETS 184

SUCCESSION PLANNING 186

GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed, City of Toronto, Infrastructure Ontario 188

ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.Proposal for Lease of Land, Bolton Heights Drive and Queen Street North, Town of CaledonRegional Municipality of Peel, Humber River Watershed 188

UNIONVILLE SPECIAL POLICY AREA Policy Update, City of Markham 190

SAN ROMANOWAY COMMUNITY GARDEN CONSTRUCTION 193

WEBSITE REDEVELOPMENT AND WEB APPLICATION SUPPORTAward of Contract 193

WILKET CREEK REHABILITATION PROJECT - SITE 3 PHASE 2Contract #10000364 193

NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTREProposal for Lease of Land, Glen Haffy Conservation Area, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River Watershed 193

LEARNING ENRICHMENT FOUNDATIONLandscape Training Program 193

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MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #5/15May 29, 2015

The Authority Meeting #5/15, was held in Weston Room B, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, May 29, 2015. The Chair Maria Augimeri, called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m.

PRESENTPaul Ainslie MemberMaria Augimeri ChairJack Ballinger MemberDavid Barrow MemberRonald Chopowick MemberVincent Crisanti MemberGlenn De Baeremaeker MemberMichael Di Biase Vice ChairChris Fonseca MemberJack Heath MemberJennifer Innis MemberColleen Jordan MemberMujeeb Khan MemberGlenn Mason MemberMike Mattos MemberJennifer O'Connell MemberAnthony Perruzza MemberGino Rosati MemberJohn Sprovieri MemberCynthia Thorburn MemberJim Tovey Member

ABSENTBen Cachola MemberJustin Di Ciano MemberRob Ford MemberMatt Mahoney MemberGiorgio Mammoliti MemberRon Moeser MemberLinda Pabst Member

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RES.#A78/15 - MINUTES

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Vincent Crisanti

THAT the Minutes of Meeting #4/15, held on April 24, 2015, be approved. CARRIED

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PRESENTATIONS

(a) Presentation of the Charles Sauriol Leadership Award to Joe Pennachetti, City Manager, City of Toronto.

(b) A presentation by Griffin Mangroves, Manager, Landscape Enterprise Program, The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF), Paul Ronan, Executive Director, Ontario Parks Association, and Andrew Holeton, Steward, LEF, in regard to item AUTH8.1 - Landscape Training Program.

RES.#A79/15 - PRESENTATIONS

Moved by: David BarrowSeconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker

THAT above-noted presentation (a) be received.CARRIED

RES.#A80/15 - PRESENTATIONS

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT above-noted presentation (b) be received.CARRIED

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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION

RES.#A81/15 - GREENWOOD CONSERVATION LANDS MASTER PLANFinal endorsements for the Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan.

Moved by: Glenn De BaeremaekerSeconded by: Jack Ballinger

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THAT item AUTH7.1 - Greenwood Conservation Lands Master Plan be deferred to a future Authority meeting and be brought back along with a staff presentation.

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RES.#A82/15 - LYME DISEASE AND BLACKLEGGED TICK MONITORING UPDATELyme disease status update and overview of 2014 blacklegged tick surveillance activities.

Moved by: Colleen JordanSeconded by: Jack Heath

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) continue to incorporate Lyme disease and blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) related information into the TRCA Employee Health and Safety training and ensure TRCA field staff has access to tick removal tools;

THAT TRCA continue to make information on Lyme disease and blacklegged ticks available at field centres, conservation areas and other TRCA facilities in order to increase the awareness of staff and visitors;

THAT TRCA continue to facilitate tick surveillance activities conducted by public health agencies and academic institutes, and to liaise with the regional public health units in the regions of Durham, Peel and York, and the City of Toronto to receive up-to-date information and share surveillance data regarding Lyme disease and blacklegged ticks;

AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff assist by identifying ticks found on TRCA properties, and to submit any blacklegged ticks found to regional public health partners to be further tested for the Lyme disease causing bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi).

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDLyme disease is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in the temperate world. The disease is named after the Town of Lyme (Connecticut, USA), where a number of cases were identified in 1975. Lyme disease causing bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi is typically transmitted by certain ticks to a wide range of birds, reptiles and mammals including dogs and humans. The primary transmitter of Lyme disease in Ontario is the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), or commonly known as deer ticks. Blacklegged ticks live in wooded, brushy areas that provide the humidity that ticks need to survive. Exposure to ticks may be greatest in the woods (especially along trails) and the fringe area between forests and open areas. Ticks usually search for a host from the tips of low-lying vegetation and shrubs. Ticks do not jump or fly; they grab onto their hosts that brush against vegetation, and then they crawl around to find a place to bite.

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In 2009, Lyme disease became a nationally reportable disease in Canada. This means that all health care professionals should report cases of Lyme disease to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The annual incidence of reported human Lyme disease cases has increased markedly in Canada since 2009 (Attachment 1). In about 80% of cases, early Lyme disease is characterized by a skin lesion, which expands to a diameter of more than 5 cm from the site of the tick bite. The signs and symptoms of early Lyme disease may also include fever, headache, muscle/joint pain and fatigue. If left untreated, the disease can progress to swelling of the joints from arthritis, problems with the nervous system, and persistent weakness and fatigue. Although rare, Lyme disease can be fatal. Recent studies suggest that the incidence of Lyme disease in Canada is increasing as populations of blacklegged ticks are spreading north at an estimated rate of 33-55 km per year. This northward movement may be driven by movement of mammals hosts and by adventitious introductions from attachment to bird hosts.

When a previous report on “Tick Surveillance and Lyme Disease Prevention” was provided at Authority Meeting #5/12, no established populations of blacklegged ticks were known within the TRCA jurisdiction. However, in 2014, tick monitoring activities conducted by regional public health units revealed that there could be a few established populations within TRCA's jurisdiction. This document is intended to provide the Authority with up-to-date information, identify the implications to TRCA and provide staff's recommendations on the approach to be taken.

Surveillance Results

Passive surveillance - involves the voluntary submission of ticks found on humans and domestic animals, by the public, veterinarians and health care professionals for further testing. TRCA’s public health unit partners only accept tick specimens found on humans, not domestic animals. In the spring of 2014, York Region Public Health indicated that through passive tick surveillance, it was likely that a blacklegged tick was acquired at the Kortright Centre for Conservation property. A laboratory identified the tick as an adult female blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis), but it did not test positive for Borrelia burgdorferi.

Active tick surveillance - also known as tick dragging, is conducted by a team of staff dragging strips of white cloth, mounted on poles behind them through habitats that are suspected of harbouring ticks. Tick dragging is considered the most effective method of collecting wild ticks. Regional health units have been conducting active tick surveillance within TRCA’s jurisdiction since 2012. In the fall of 2014, a number of blacklegged ticks (11 in total) were found for the first time during active tick surveillance conducted by the City of Toronto Public Health, Durham Region Public Health and York Region Public Health in the Rouge Valley. Several of these ticks tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi. On November 26, 2014, the regional public health units issued a joint news release announcing their findings as a Lyme disease advisory in the Rouge Valley.

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High Risk RegionsThe risk for exposure to the disease is highest in regions where the ticks that transmit Lyme disease are known to be established. The TRCA jurisdiction is located within the area predicted to be at high risk for emergence of Lyme endemic areas in Canada (Attachment 2). Even though blacklegged ticks have only been found in two isolated areas on TRCA land, one does not necessarily have to be in an area known to have blacklegged ticks to be at risk.

In Ontario, these regions include southern and eastern Ontario. Established populations of blacklegged ticks have been found at Point Pelee National Park, Rondeau Provincial Park, Long Point Provincial Park, Turkey Point Provincial Park, Turkey Point lowlands, Wainfleet Bog Conservation Area, Presqu’ile Provincial Park, Prince Edward Point National Area, St. Lawrence Islands National Park and Charleston Lake Provincial Park.

What Are The Implications To TRCA?TRCA takes the apparently increasing incidence of Lyme disease seriously, and recognizes that there are direct implications to the organization, as follows:

TRCA is the largest landowner in the Toronto region, and its properties include large areas

of natural lands;many TRCA staff work in the field, therefore these staff might have increased exposure to

ticks, and ultimately Lyme disease;many visitors use and enjoy TRCA facilities such as conservation areas, field centres and

resource tracts, thus their potential exposure to ticks increases;TRCA has been recognized as a leader in assessing and promoting climate change issues;

communication with the vector-borne disease divisions of regional public health units has

been established through TRCA’s West Nile virus monitoring and surveillance program and these staff are now incorporating Lyme disease into their various communication approaches.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONECurrently there are no feasible tick control measure available. Therefore TRCA's response to the apparently increasing incidence of Lyme disease will be focused on awareness and prevention.

Staff has added the issue of ticks and Lyme disease to TRCA's health and safety training to raise awareness of all employees, and in particular those that will be working in the field. A tick-safe work procedures document has been drafted and has been circulated. TRCA is not the expert on Lyme disease or the ticks that carry/transmit it, and as such it is expected that TRCA should use the most up-to-date information that is available from the health agencies that are on the front line of existing and emerging health issues in the province.

Tick removal kits have been assembled; each tick removal kit includes first-aid supplies and information on how to property remove ticks and where to submit the removed tick for identification and testing. These kits will be distributed to staff and volunteers involved in field related activities this season.

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The Prevention Coordinator for the Rouge Nation Urban Park at Parks Canada has contacted TRCA staff and requested the ability to share TRCA's Lyme disease and blacklegged tick related information and resources. TRCA staff will continue to cooperate with Parks Canada and share up-to-date surveillance results and resources.

TRCA's Environmental Monitoring and Data Management staff has the capacity to identify ticks to species (using the staff and resources TRCA currently applies to the West Nile Virus Surveillance and Monitoring Program) and will identify tick(s) found on TRCA properties. If blacklegged ticks are found, the specimens will be forwarded to the regional public health units for further testing. Ticks submitted by the general public will not be accepted, rather these inquiries will be re-directed to the appropriate public health unit.

Regional public health unit partners will be issued a blanket Permission to Enter (PTE) from TRCA's Property and Risk Management department; this will enable public health staff to gain quick access to TRCA properties for active surveillance purposes effective May 2015. Researchers from University of Guelph have also expressed interest in conducting active tick surveillance on TRCA properties. Additional information (e.g. blacklegged tick distribution and their habitat preferences) resulting from their research could assist TRCA and its public health unit partners in assessing risk of Lyme disease and the distribution of blacklegged ticks.

Staff will also explore the feasibility to adapt signage on TRCA properties to incorporate information on the potential presence of ticks and the Lyme disease issue where appropriate.

Lastly, staff will continue to respond to public inquiries regarding blacklegged ticks and Lyme disease and will use the various regional health department committees as sources of information on the Lyme disease issue, and will communicate important updates to other staff.

FINANCIAL DETAILSThe future cost implication of this issue to the organization is not clear at this time. Most of the awareness activities can be undertaken within the scope of TRCA's existing health and safety and facility management approaches. Additional costs associated with monitoring (if determined necessary), property management or updates to signage used at TRCA properties or facilities will need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

To date a total of 100 tick removal kits have been assembled for all field crew, staff and volunteers at a total cost of $500. These costs have been distributed among the various programs and departments involved.

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The cost associated with the identification of any ticks found and submitted from TRCA lands during the 2015 field season is expected to be minimal (i.e. <$1,000) and will be covered through the West Nile Surveillance and Monitoring Program (account 124-34).

Report prepared by: Scott Jarvie, 289-268-3941Emails: sjarvie@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Jessica Fang, 289-268-3947Emails: jfang@trca.on.caDate: May 7, 2015Attachments: 2

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Attachment 1

The numbers of reported human Lyme disease cases in Canada, 2009-2013.(Source: Public Health Agency of Canada)

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Attachment 2

Map of areas predicted to be at risk for emergence of Lyme endemic areas in eastern and central Canada in the coming decade.(Source: Public Health Agency of Canada)

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RES.#A83/15 - LAKE ONTARIO NORTHWEST WATERFRONT: AN URBAN RECREATIONAL FISHERIES STRATEGYRecommending the approval of the Urban Recreational Fisheries Strategy.

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has developed an Urban Recreational Fisheries Strategy for the northwest Lake Ontario waterfront in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF), Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC), Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), Ganaraska River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Conservation Halton (HRCA);

AND WHEREAS staff conducted a second and final round of public and stakeholder consultation for the Urban Recreational Fisheries Strategy;

AND WHEREAS the document has now been finalized based on staff and stakeholder feedback;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA adopt the Urban Recreational Fisheries Strategy;

AND FURTHER THAT TRCA's municipal partners, provincial ministries and neighbouring conservation authorities be so advised.

CARRIEDBACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #3/13, held on April 26, 2013, Resolution #A57/13 was approved as follows:

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) develop a recreational fisheries plan for the Greater Toronto and Area Lake Ontario Waterfront in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA);

THAT staff be directed to coordinate a Project Team, which would include TRCA, MNR, CVC and CLOCA staff, interested government and organizations, community groups and community residents to assist with the development of the Greater Toronto and Area Waterfront: Urban Recreational Fisheries Plan and to facilitate the opportunity for public input;

AND FURTHER THAT the final Greater Toronto and Area Waterfront: Urban Recreational Fisheries Plan be brought to the Authority for approval.

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Following the approval of Resolution #A57/13, TRCA, in conjunction with OMNRF, CVC, CLOCA, GRCA and HRCA, initiated the preparation of the Urban Recreational Fisheries Strategy recognizing that the northwest shore of Lake Ontario has an abundant and diverse sport fishery and the potential to become an excellent local and regional fishing destination that is easily accessible through public transportation. This Strategy was also initiated to provide a series of recommendations to increase angling participation across the waterfront as there has been a steep decline over the past several years throughout Ontario (and across North America), particularly in urban areas where opportunities to enjoy the natural environment can be limited. In response to this decline, the Strategy was developed to encourage waterfront angler participation by improving or creating access to local fishing areas, mitigating potential issues that may result from recreational fishing, making information about fishing more easily available and improving the fishery itself.

The scope of the strategy spans the Lake Ontario waterfront from the western border of the City of Burlington to the eastern border of Durham Region. To ensure that the strategy addressed recreational fisheries concerns across this expansive area, a technical team of regional experts was created to guide the development of the Strategy. The Strategy’s vision is to create a strategic framework to enhance waterfront fishing opportunities, protect and restore fish habitat where needed, encourage people to fish the Lake Ontario nearshore waters, and support the creation of quality public access sites for recreational anglers to enjoy. To achieve the Strategy’s vision, the following objectives were identified: 1. Guide local, regional and provincial stakeholders that have local fishing interests.2. Identify the state and health of the fish communities and provide guidance for managing

recreational fishing.3. Identify waterfront areas where recreational fisheries can be promoted.4. Identify areas where recreational fisheries can be improved through opening access and/or

aquatic habitat rehabilitation.5. Work with local tourism and recreation stakeholders to promote public fishing opportunities.6. Identify and use a variety of media channels to promote urban fishing and awareness of the

fisheries resource to the public, including diverse ethnic communities.7. Increase the number of licensed anglers within the GTA.8. Identify and recommend methods to promote the message about Lake Ontario, fishing and

the benefits of restoring and protecting habitat. Methods should focus on engaging children and youth.

The Strategy’s foundation is built on a number of Lake Ontario waterfront strategies, plans and management objectives. These include: Operation Doorstep Angling Metropolitan: Toronto Fishery Project Report; Urban Fisheries: A Guide to Angling in the Toronto Region; The Toronto Waterfront Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy; the City of Toronto Official Plan; and Lake Ontario Fish Community Objectives. To assist with the planning of public access projects for recreational fishing, the Strategy provides a comprehensive description of aquatic habitat and fish communities along the north shore of Lake Ontario, a survey of existing access points, potential access construction and habitat restoration techniques, waterfront stewardship and recommendations. The Strategy provides six recommendations which were developed from information collected from the public consultation process, experts and the plans that preceded it. The recommendations are:

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1. Maintain public access with no net loss of existing public fishing areas.2. Expand fishing opportunities with improved access.3. Improve the quality of the fishery.4. Strengthen partnerships.5. Promote angling in the Strategy area.6. Improve signage.

In addition to having the Strategy available for review and comment on the Aquatic Habitat Toronto website, a series of public meetings were held to seek input from the public. The first round of public meetings were held in Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Toronto and Mississauga in the fall of 2013. These meetings were held to provide an overview of the development process for the Strategy and an opportunity for the public to comment on its vision, mission and objectives. The second round of public meetings were held in Ajax, Toronto and Mississauga in the fall of 2014. These meetings were held to provide a summary of the draft Strategy and to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the Strategy’s recommendations. All comments received through this process were reviewed and incorporated into the Strategy where appropriate.

RATIONALEThis Strategy will benefit many communities across the Waterfront. The Strategy will not only provide guidance to optimize angling opportunities in a sustainable manner, it will also encourage safe urban angling practices such as sharing the shoreline with other users. To date, TRCA has implemented several shoreline restoration and public access projects based on the preliminary recommendations of the Urban Recreational Fisheries Strategy. These include: the Rotary Park Canoe Launch (Ajax), Frenchman’s Bay (Pickering), the Outer Harbour Marina Fishing Node (Toronto) and the Long Pond Shoreline Project (Toronto). With the success of these projects, there has been increased interest in the implementation of additional waterfront public access projects. As a result, TRCA is working with project partners to identify funding opportunities to implement these projects. Furthermore, these projects are anticipated to provide opportunities to support a number of angling programs along the waterfront such as OMNRF’s Learn to Fish program and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters/Ontario Power Generation TackleShare programs.

FINANCIAL DETAILSThe Strategy was funded through the following sources:

Great Lakes Sustainability Fund $50,000 (cash);

TRCA $50,000 (in-kind support);

Toronto Remedial Action Plan $15,000 (cash);

OMNRF $10,750 (cash) and $15,000 (in-kind support).

Aquatic Habitat Toronto $5,000 (cash) and $5,000 (in-kind support).

Report prepared by: Thomas Sciscione, extension 5628Emails: tsciscione@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Gord MacPherson, extension 5246 Emails: gmacpherson@trca.on.caDate: May 29, 2015 _________________________________________

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RES.#A84/15 - NAMING OF TRCA ASSETSNaming of a trail on TRCA lands in the vicinity of the communities of Palgrave or Bolton in the Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, as the Richard Whitehead Trail.

Moved by: Jennifer InnisSeconded by: Colleen Jordan

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to work with Town of Caledon staff and the community to establish a trail in memory of former Councillor Richard Whitehead on TRCA lands in the vicinity of Palgrave or Bolton;

AND FURTHER THAT the Whitehead family be thanked for Councillor Whitehead’s years of service to TRCA.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDFormer Regional Councillor Richard Whitehead was a long standing representative for both the Town of Caledon as well as the Region of Peel, representing Caledon Wards 3 and 4. Over his 25 years as a public representative, Councillor Whitehead worked diligently to support conservation values and further the protection of Toronto region’s greenspaces.

Councillor Whitehead’s dedication to natural areas was further exemplified through his 14 years as a Member of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. During his long service as a Member, Councillor Whitehead also served as a Member of TRCA's Executive Committee and was Chair of the Public Use and Conservation and Related Land Management advisory boards.

Councillor Whitehead also served for many years as a Member, and for a time, as Vice Chair of the Humber Watershed Alliance. In addition to the Humber Watershed Alliance, Councillor Whitehead served as a Member on several project advisory committees for TRCA.

Through this work, Councillor Whitehead consistently served as a champion for the protection of major sections of conservation land within the Town of Caledon, Region of Peel and beyond; as well as for providing opportunities for the public to get outside and experience natural areas.

Trail plans have been developed for TRCA properties in the communities of Palgrave and Bolton, and to date many of the trails have not yet been constructed nor have trail names. The naming of a trail system would formalize these elements and offer opportunities to connect local community amenities.

At Authority Meeting #9/03, held on November 28, 2003, Resolution #A255/03 was approved, which set the protocol for the naming of TRCA assets. According to the protocol, a naming may contain any or all of the following:

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the name of a major individual or corporate/public sector organization, possibly a donor;

the name of an individual prominent in the environmental or conservation community;

a relevant historical name associated with the geographic area or community;

the name of a strategic initiative, a citizen's group or other partnership of TRCA; and/or

other names that may have significance for a specific site and area.

Further, the naming of TRCA assets requires the approval of the Authority.

The Richard Whitehead Trail name reflects the longstanding commitment of Councillor Whitehead to the Town of Caledon, the Region of Peel as well as TRCA. The proposed location study area also reflects Councillor Whitehead’s local commitment to the Palgrave and Bolton communities which he served. It thereby satisfies the criteria of "the name of an individual prominent in the environmental or conservation community".

The Town of Caledon is being consulted in the selection of the site for the Richard Whitehead Trail and TRCA staff will seek further endorsement from the Town of Caledon for the establishment of the trail.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEStaff will work with Town of Caledon staff as well as the community to establish and gain Town of Caledon endorsement for an optimal routing for the Councillor Richard Whitehead Trail, establish the trail, as well as provide a commemorative plaque in memory of Councillor Whitehead’s dedication to Town of Caledon, the Region of Peel and TRCA.

FINANCIAL DETAILSThe estimated cost of the trail dedication is estimated at $2,000. Costs for the construction of the trail will be established during the detailed design process for the trail and will be covered through TRCA's regular capital budget with funding from Peel Region as well as in partnership with the Town of Caledon.

Report prepared by: Adam Szaflarski, extension 5596Emails: aszaflarski@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Adam Szaflarski, extension 5596

Kasey Livingston, extension 5944Emails: aszaflarski@trca.on.ca, klivingston@trca.on.caDate: May 20, 2015

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RES.#A85/15 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Moved by: Glenn De BaeremaekerSeconded by: Jim Tovey

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THAT the Committee move into closed session to discuss items AUTH7.5 - Succssion Planning and EX7.1 - Personnel Records, as they pertain to personnel records.

CARRIEDRES.#A86/15 - ARISE AND REPORT

Moved by: Jack BallingerSeconded by: Ronald Chopowick

THAT the Committee arise and report from closed session.CARRIED

RES.#A87/15 - SUCCESSION PLANNINGRecommendation from the Chair on members of a search subcommittee.

Moved by: Michael Di BiaseSeconded by: Jack Heath

THAT the following Authority Members be recommended to make up the CEO Succession Process Subcommittee: Chair Maria Augimeri, Vice Chair Michael Di Biase, Colleen Jordan (Durham), Jim Tovey (Peel), David Barrow (York), Glenn De Baeremaeker (Toronto) and Glenn Mason (Mono/Adjala-Tosorontio).

AMENDMENT

Moved by: Anthony PerruzzaSeconded by: John Sprovieri

THAT the main motion be amended to add Vincent Crisanti to the CEO Succession Process Subcommittee.

RECORDED VOTE ON THE AMENDMENTPaul Ainslie NayMaria Augimeri NayJack Ballinger NayDavid Barrow NayRonald Chopowick NayVincent Crisanti YeaGlenn De Baeremaeker NayMichael Di Biase YeaChris Fonseca NayJack Heath YeaJennifer Innis NayColleen Jordan NayMujeeb Khan YeaGlenn Mason YeaMike Mattos Yea

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RECORDED VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT Cont'dJennifer O'Connell NayAnthony Perruzza YeaGino Rosati YeaJohn Sprovieri YeaCynthia Thorburn YeaJim Tovey Nay

RECORDED VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTIONPaul Ainslie YeaMaria Augimeri YeaJack Ballinger YeaDavid Barrow YeaRonald Chopowick YeaVincent Crisanti NayGlenn De Baeremaeker YeaMichael Di Biase YeaChris Fonseca YeaJack Heath YeaJennifer Innis YeaColleen Jordan YeaMujeeb Khan YeaGlenn Mason YeaMike Mattos YeaJennifer O'Connell YeaAnthony Perruzza NayGino Rosati YeaJohn Sprovieri YeaCynthia Thorburn YeaJim Tovey Yea

THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

THAT the following Authority Members be recommended to make up the CEO Succession Process Subcommittee: Chair Maria Augimeri, Vice Chair Michael Di Biase, Colleen Jordan (Durham), Jim Tovey (Peel), David Barrow (York), Glenn De Baeremaeker (Toronto) and Glenn Mason (Mono/Adjala-Tosorontio).

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RES.#A88/15 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River Watershed, City of TorontoInfrastructure Ontario, CFN 38486. Acquisition of property located south of Queen Street East and west of the Don River in the City of Toronto, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Don River watershed.(Executive Res.#B29/15)

Moved by: Vincent CrisantiSeconded by: Paul Ainslie

THAT 3.2 hectares (8.0 acres), more or less, of land including the flood protection landform, located to the south of Queen Street East and west of the Don River in the City of Toronto, said land being parts of Block 7, 8, and 9 on Registered Plan 66M-2473, designated as Parts 1 to 7, 9 to 19, and 23 on draft R-Plan from Holding Jones Vanderveen Inc., dated as October 14, 2014 and referenced as Job No:. 05-1670- REF23, be purchased from Infrastructure Ontario;

THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT TRCA receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs and disbursements are to be paid;

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

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RES.#A89/15 - ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.Proposal for Lease of LandBolton Heights Drive and Queen Street North, Town of CaledonRegional Municipality of Peel, Humber River Watershed, CFN 49876. Proposal to lease Toronto and Region Conservation Authority-owned land located in the vicinity of Bolton Heights Drive and Queen Street North, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, Humber River watershed, to construct and operate a cellular phone tower and associated equipment.(Executive Res.#B30/15)

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Moved by: Vincent CrisantiSeconded by: Paul Ainslie

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been requested by Rogers Communications Inc. to enter into a lease arrangement for lands located at Bolton Heights Drive and Queen Street North, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel;

WHEREAS it is in the opinion of TRCA that 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 Rogers Communications Inc. in this instance;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA enter into a lease with Rogers Communications Inc. of 0.008 hectares (0.020 acres), more or less, together with the use of a 0.020 hectare (0.051 acre) parcel of land for access and utilities for the construction and operation of a cellular phone tower and associated equipment, said land being Part of Lot 11, Concession 6, Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel;

THAT the lease with Rogers Communications Inc. be premised on the following:

(i) the initial term of the lease will be for five years, with three renewal options for successive five year periods subject to the concurrence of TRCA to the renewals;

(ii) the lease rate is to be $16,830.00 per annum;

(iii) Rogers Communications Inc. is to be responsible for all approvals required for construction of a cellular phone tower and associated equipment;

(iv) Rogers Communications Inc. shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the construction of a cellular phone tower and associated equipment;

(v) any other terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the TRCA's solicitor;

THAT an archaeological review is to be completed at the expense of Rogers Communications Inc. with any mitigative measures being carried out to the satisfaction of TRCA;

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

CARRIED _________________________________________

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RES.#B90/15 - UNIONVILLE SPECIAL POLICY AREA Policy Update, City of MarkhamThe City of Markham is updating the policies of the Unionville Special Policy Area in accordance with provincial guidelines. The Authority is requested to endorse the updated Special Policy Area policies that will be implement through the City's new Official Plan.(Executive Res.#B31/15)

Moved by: Vincent CrisantiSeconded by: Paul Ainslie

WHEREAS the City of Markham has undertaken a review to update the policies of the Unionville Special Policy Area (SPA) in accordance with provincial guidelines for amending the policies of existing SPAs;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the Authority support the request by the City of Markham to update the policies of the Unionville Special Policy Area in the City's new Official Plan for approval;

THAT the Authority reaffirm the position held since 2007 that a multi-level municipal parking structure is not recommended within the flood plain at the location as detailed in this report in the absence of a thorough evaluation of options and a demonstrated reduction in risk;

THAT Authority staff be directed to continue discussions with the City of Markham staff to assist in finding alternatives for parking outside the flood plain;

AND FURTHER THAT the City of Markham, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry be so advised by the CEO's Office.

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MOTION #1RES.#A91/15 - PERSONNEL RECORDS

(Executive Res.#B49/15 - Res.#B51/15)

Moved by: Jack HeathSeconded by: Paul Ainslie

THAT the request by Brian Denney for a two year extension to his contract as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) under the same terms and conditions as the existing contract be approved.

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MOTION #2RES.#A92/15

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT Brian Denney continue development of a succession plan for senior staff during his term and report to the Authority;

THAT a process be developed for succession planning including a competitive process for hiring a search firm for recruitment of a CEO;

AND FURTHER THAT a subcommittee be created to develop the hiring process, made up of the Chair, Vice Chair and one additional member from each of the participating member municipalities, and recommend the process to the Authority for approval.

RECORDED VOTE ON MOTION #1Paul Ainslie YeaMaria Augimeri YeaJack Ballinger YeaDavid Barrow YeaRonald Chopowick YeaVincent Crisanti YeaGlenn De Baeremaeker YeaMichael Di Biase YeaChris Fonseca YeaJack Heath YeaJennifer Innis YeaColleen Jordan YeaMujeeb Khan YeaGlenn Mason YeaMike Mattos YeaJennifer O'Connell YeaAnthony Perruzza NayGino Rosati YeaJohn Sprovieri YeaCynthia Thorburn YeaJim Tovey Yea

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RECORDED VOTE ON MOTION #2Paul Ainslie YeaMaria Augimeri YeaJack Ballinger YeaDavid Barrow YeaRonald Chopowick YeaVincent Crisanti YeaGlenn De Baeremaeker YeaMichael Di Biase YeaChris Fonseca YeaJack Heath YeaJennifer Innis YeaColleen Jordan YeaMujeeb Khan YeaGlenn Mason YeaMike Mattos YeaJennifer O'Connell YeaAnthony Perruzza NayGino Rosati YeaJohn Sprovieri YeaCynthia Thorburn YeaJim Tovey Yea

MOTION #1 WAS CARRIED

MOTION #2 WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

THAT the request by Brian Denney for a two year extension to his contract as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) under the same terms and conditions as the existing contract be approved;

THAT Brian Denney continue development of a succession plan for senior staff during his term and report to the Authority;

THAT a process be developed for succession planning including a competitive process for hiring a search firm for recruitment of a CEO;

AND FURTHER THAT a subcommittee be created to develop the hiring process, made up of the Chair, Vice Chair and one additional member from each of the participating member municipalities, and recommend the process to the Authority for approval.

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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

RES.#A93/15 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

Moved by: Mike MattosSeconded by: Jennifer O'Connell

THAT Section II items EX8.1 - EX8.4, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #4/15, held on May 1, 2015, be received.

CARRIEDSection II Items EX8.1 - EX8.4SAN ROMANOWAY COMMUNITY GARDEN CONSTRUCTION(Executive Res.#B33/15 & Res.#B34/15)WEBSITE REDEVELOPMENT AND WEB APPLICATION SUPPORT(Executive Res.#B35/15)WILKET CREEK REHABILITATION PROJECT - SITE 3 PHASE 2(Executive Res.#B36/15)NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE(Executive Res.#B37/15)

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SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

RES.#A94/15 - LEARNING ENRICHMENT FOUNDATIONLandscape Training Program. Overview of the Learning Enrichment Foundation's Landscape Training Program and ongoing collaborative training.

Moved by: Ronald ChopowickSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

WHEREAS at Executive Committee Meeting #1/15, held on February 6, 2015, the Committee supported the concept of Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) working with the Learning Enrichment Foundation to investigate social enterprise opportunities and partnerships with TRCA and report back to the Authority;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the report and presentation by the Learning Enrichment Foundation be received.

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BACKGROUNDThe Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) provides integrated and holistic community responsive initiatives that enable individuals and families to become valued contributors to their communities social and economic development. LEF has a strong track record of providing training that connects people to employment. For 30 years, they have offered a wide array of training courses, each of which are constantly evolving with the needs of the community and of local businesses. LEF is a registered private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 with all of its programs approved.

Currently, LEF is piloting a Landscape Training Program in partnership with the Ontario Parks Association (OPA) that will prepare young people, between the ages of 20 and 29, to gain employment in the landscaping and grounds management industries. The Landscape Training Program has been developed in consultation with industry partners to ensure training is relevant to industry needs. OPA is currently slated to deliver key components of the training. Participants gain skills and hands-on experience completing tasks that are used frequently by TRCA field staff.

TRCA has partnered with LEF through the Black Creek Pioneer Village (BCPV) and played an integral part in the hands-on training portion of the Landscape Training Program. The Head Gardener at BCPV worked with LEF to develop a Memorandum of Understanding; allowing trainees to visit the site and utilize the ground and equipment for training. In conjunction with OPA, those attending were certified in the safe and effective use of landscaping equipment. Trainees were also allowed to do work on the property including pruning, spring clean-up and garden maintenance. The collaborative efforts of both organizations was important as it allowed trainees to get real hands-on experience at a highly public and well known parks facility.

RATIONALETRCA has a long history of working with local and regional training programs. Continued and increased partnerships with groups such as LEF will help achieve several of the goals and objectives set out in TRCA’s Strategic Plan (2013). Specifically, working with LEF will help diversify and strengthen TRCA's partnership base, assist staff in creating additional training opportunities and expand the range of initiatives that are essential to the growth and resiliency of TRCA.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONETRCA staff will continue to meet with LEF and OPA to further develop landscape training opportunities and help identify potential projects and additional partners that could benefit from the program.

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FINANCIAL DETAILSThere are no financial impacts to TRCA at this time.

Report prepared by: Adam Dembe, extension 5939 Email: adembe@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Adam Dembe, extension 5939; Mike Bender, 416-400-2111Emails: adembe@trca.on.ca, mbender@trca.on.caDate: May 07, 2015

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ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

RES.#A95/15 - APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED

Moved by: Glenn De BaeremaekerSeconded by: Mujeeb Khan

THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, items EX10-1 - EX10.10, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #4/15, held on May 1, 2015, be received.

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TERMINATION

ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:46 a.m., on Friday, May 29, 2015.

Maria AugimeriChair

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Brian DenneySecretary-Treasurer