INDEX TO

AUTHORITY MEETING #4/12

Friday, May 25, 2012

MINUTES Minutes of Meeting #3/12, held on April 27, 2012 144

DELEGATIONPiekutowski, Richard, resident, Bramptonre: Riverstone Golf Course Proposed Expansion 144

ARSENAL BUILDING AT FORMER CANADA POST CORPORATION PROPERTYRegion of Peel Funding Request 144

ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS HEARING 147

CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEMS 149

RIVERSTONE GOLF COURSE PROPOSED EXPANSION 153

ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARINGVales of Humber Secondary Plan/Block Plan, City of Brampton 166

CORPORATE LOGO 167

HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES Whistle Blower and Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial and Federal Elections 168

BRUCE’S MILL CONSERVATION AREA LEASE EXTENSIONTown of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York 168

GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Mimico Creek WatershedPeel Housing Corporation, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel 169

REGIONAL WATERSHED MONITORING NETWORK Contract for 2012 Stream Gauge Monitoring and Maintenance 169

REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND

South of Eglinton Avenue, west of Scarlett Road (adjacent to 223 Edenbridge Drive), City of Toronto (Etobicoke York Community Council Area) 170

TROUTBROOKE SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND MONITORING

Extension of Contract 170

WATERSHED COUNCIL MINUTES

DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCILMinutes of Meeting #4/12, held on April 12, 2012 170

APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS PURSUANT TO ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses 170

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MEETING OF THE AUTHORITY #4/12May 25, 2012

The Authority Meeting #4/12, was held in Weston Room B, Black Creek Pioneer Village, on Friday, May 25, 2012. The Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, called the meeting to order at 9:43 a.m.

PRESENTMaria Augimeri Vice ChairBen Cachola MemberBob Callahan MemberRonald Chopowick MemberVincent Crisanti MemberGlenn De Baeremaeker MemberMichael Di Biase MemberChris Fonseca MemberJack Heath MemberColleen Jordan MemberMujeeb Khan MemberGlenn Mason MemberMike Mattos MemberPeter Milczyn MemberGerri Lynn O'Connor ChairLinda Pabst MemberJohn Parker MemberGino Rosati MemberDave Ryan MemberJohn Sprovieri MemberCynthia Thorburn MemberJim Tovey MemberRichard Whitehead Member

ABSENTPaul Ainslie MemberDavid Barrow MemberChin Lee MemberGloria Lindsay Luby MemberAnthony Perruzza Member

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RES.#A75/12 - MINUTES

Moved by: Michael Di BiaseSeconded by: Maria Augimeri

THAT the Minutes of Meeting #3/12, held on April 27, 2012, be approved. CARRIED

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RES.#A76/12 - DELEGATIONS

Moved by: Maria AugimeriSeconded by: Richard Whitehead

THAT below-noted delegation (a) be added to the agenda and heard.CARRIED

DELEGATIONS

(a) A delegation by Mr. Richard Piekutowski, resident, Brampton, speaking in regard to item AUTH7.5 - Riverstone Golf Course Proposed Expansion.

RES.#A77/12 - DELEGATIONS

Moved by: Glenn De BaeremaekerSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

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

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SECTION I - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY ACTION

RES.#A78/12 - ARSENAL BUILDING AT FORMER CANADA POST CORPORATION PROPERTYRegion of Peel Funding Request. Report on the feasibility of including in TRCA's 2013 - 2022 Region of Peel capital budget $2 million in special funding for rehabilitation of the Arsenal building.

Moved by: John SprovieriSeconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to enter into discussions with Region of Peel staff to include in the 2013-2022 TRCA capital budget for Peel Region, $2 million in special funding for rehabilitation of the Arsenal building, former Canada Post Corporation property, City of Mississauga.

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BACKGROUNDAt Authority Meeting #3/12, held on April 27, 2012, Amendment #A44/12 was approved as follows:

AND FURTHER THAT staff report back at Authority Meeting #4/12, scheduled to be held on May 25, 2012, on the feasibility of including in TRCA's 2013 Region of Peel budget a request for $2 million in special funding for rehabilitation of the Arsenal building.

The subject TRCA holding consists of Part of Lot 5, Concession 3, SDS, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, being part of a much larger area acquired from Canada Post on October 30, 1992. At the time of acquisition, there was an existing lease with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for use of the office warehouse building and storage building situated at the west entrance to the property from Lakeshore Road East for a training facility. A small area of the building was leased at a nominal rent by COPS, a community youth group sponsored by Peel Regional Police. OPG was responsible for utilities, regular maintenance, taxes and rent.

In 2004, OPG commissioned two studies to determine required repairs and upgrades to the building. The OPG studies indicated that over a five to ten year horizon the building could require in excess of $2,000,000 in repairs and upgrades. TRCA conducted an independent review of the studies, as well as a review of requirements under the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code which confirmed that the repairs proposed by OPG were reasonable.

In October of 2006, TRCA approved a proposal from OPG regarding the repairs and upgrades to the building. This proposal provided OPG with a one year extension to the lease to give OPG time to conduct a leasing study to determine if it was feasible for OPG to continue to lease the facility given the extensive repair and upgrade costs. If OPG determined that it was feasible to continue the lease, TRCA would provide an additional 10 year extension for an annual rental rate of $1.00 subject to OPG spending a minimum of $1,000,000 over the 10 year period to repair and upgrade the building.

After completing this study OPG determined that it was not feasible to continue to lease the building and both OPG and COPS vacated the building in June of 2008. At that time City of Mississauga did an extensive review of the building and determined that there was no municipal use for the building. Since the building was at the end of its economic life and required substantial investment to make it useable, a contract was awarded in October of 2008 to Lions Group Inc. for the demolition of the building. In preparation for the demolition, Lions Group removed all the visible asbestos and disconnected the services to the building. At the time, there was no indication that the building had two separate water connections; one for domestic water and one for the sprinkler system. The domestic water supply was disconnected but the sprinkler system was not. This resulted in breaks is the sprinkler lines during the winter of 2008 which caused significant water damage and mould. There has also been ongoing issues with the building relating to vandalism, graffiti and removal of copper wire from the building.

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As part of the demolition permit application, the City of Mississauga required that TRCA prepare a Heritage Impact Statement. According to the Heritage Impact Statement the subject building was known as the Small Arms Inspection Building which was constructed as a wartime project. It would appear that the construction of the building was completed by 1943. The building comprises three distinct components: a two-storey front administration wing, a bridge with one- and two-storey components, and a rear one-storey inspection plant. This is the last remaining building of a large munitions plant that was erected on the site to manufacture firearms used by allied forces overseas during World War II. In 1940, Small Arms Limited was incorporated as a crown company to operate the plant. By 1942, the facility was in full production and at the height of employment in 1943, the factory employed 5,300-5,500 workers in three shifts with women making up 65% of the workforce.

The Heritage Impact Statement recommended that the building be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Based on this recommendation, the City of Mississauga Heritage Advisory Committee recommended to City of Mississauga Council that the property be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The recommendation was approved by City Council on May 13, 2009.

In 2009, a group of local residents created the Lakeview Legacy Foundation to look at adaptive reuse opportunities for the building. City of Mississauga staff and TRCA staff have been working with representatives of the Lakeview Legacy Foundation to develop a plan for the future use of the building. Future uses proposed by the Lakeview Legacy Foundation include:

Arts: with artists in residence and others sharing studio/display/performance space;

Culture: with programming to celebrate culture in Mississauga;

Heritage: to commemorate the role of the site and building in history;

Science: to examine brownfield sites in relation to culture and community development.

Lakeview Legacy Foundation is requesting that TRCA enter into a long term lease with them for the use of the entire building. TRCA staff has advised Lakeview Legacy Foundation that a business plan illustrating the sources and use of capital funds, project schedules as well as a detailed operating plan, including budget will be required by TRCA prior to reviewing the lease request. City of Mississauga staff has been involved in the discussions relating to preparation of the business plan by Lakeview Legacy. Lakeview Legacy has not submitted a complete business plan satisfactory to TRCA and the City.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEIn the interim, there is significant work required to properly secure the building and to ensure there is no further deterioration of the structure. This work includes the following:

replacement of the heating system;

replacement of the plumbing system;

replacement or improvements to the electrical supply and distribution system;

replacement of the roof on the rear portion of the building;

removal of the remaining asbestos (during the mould remediation work additional asbestos

was found in the ceilings);window and skylight repairs;

minor structural work.

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Staff estimates that the cost to complete these repairs as well as some restoration work would be in the order of $2 million.

Further, TRCA staff will continue to have discussions with City of Mississauga staff and the Lakeview Legacy Foundation regarding the long term lease of the building.

FINANCIAL DETAILSSince TRCA received vacant possession of the building in June, 2008, costs incurred for the asbestos removal, mould remediation, conversion of the sprinklers system to a dry system, taxes, utilities, maintenance and security total $306,000. This cost has been partially offset by film revenues of $35,000.

It is proposed that staff enter into discussions with Region of Peel staff relating to including a request for $2 million in special funding for rehabilitation of the Arsenal building to be included in TRCA's 2013 - 2022 capital budget submission to the Regional Municipality of Peel.

Report prepared by: Mike Fenning, extension 5223Emails: mfenning@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Mike Fenning, extension 5223Emails: mfenning@trca.on.caDate: May 03, 2012

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RES.#A79/12 - ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS HEARINGRatify Toronto and Region Conservation Authority submission to the Ontario Energy Board supporting Renewable Natural Gas proposal by gas utilities.

Moved by: John SprovieriSeconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) submission to the Ontario Energy Board in support of Enbridge Gas Distribution and Union Gas Limited's application to create a Renewable Natural Gas program be approved.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDIn September, 2011, both Enbridge Gas Distribution and Union Gas Limited, applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to establish a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program. The purpose of the program is to spur the development of an RNG industry in Ontario.

RNG is an upgraded or cleaned form of biogas. Biogas is produced naturally when organic material decomposes in the absence of oxygen. Termed anaerobic digestion, this type of decomposition commonly occurs in landfills, waste water treatment plants, food processors, farms, wetlands, etc.

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When biogas is captured and cleaned to remove carbon dioxide and other gases, the RNG that is produced can be compressed and injected into the natural gas pipeline that extends across Ontario and beyond. In this form, RNG can be used for many purposes including, heat for homes and industry, fuel in vehicles, or to create electricity.

There are a wide variety of environmental, economic and waste management related benefits that accrue to society from the development of an RNG industry, including:

reduction in the amount of methane released to the atmosphere from landfills;

significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of up to 13 million tonnes per year or up

to 45% of Ontario's 2020 emissions reduction target;increased capacity for capturing and processing organic wastes including municipal source

separated organics;made in Ontario energy supply that reduces financial leakage out of the province;

creation of local green jobs;a flexible energy supply that can be stored and dispatched as

required;replacement of traditional fossil fuel which contributes to energy conservation.

In their application, the gas utilities are proposing to enter into 20 year contracts for RNG with producers, at fixed prices (based on the source of RNG) that are higher than the current price of natural gas. Their proposed RNG prices are based on an analysis of the price required to make production of the RNG economically viable, without having a significant financial impact on their customer base. To help ensure consumers are not adversely affected by the program, the utilities have proposed a five year window in which to enter into contracts and a maximum annual volume cap of 145 million m

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. With these protections in place the utilities estimate that the program will increase customers bills by a maximum of $18 to $20 annually.

Based on staff's assessment of the application, TRCA applied for and received intervenor status from the OEB. This allowed TRCA to be part of the hearing and to present evidence. Staff hired the firm of Fraser and Company to audit the OEB hearing and prepare a written argument at the end of the process.

The OEB hearing began on April 30, 2012 and all arguments had to be submitted no later than May 24, 2012. Staff received the consultants written argument on May 9th, and will submit the material to the OEB on May 22nd. The OEB is expected to take several months to review all of the evidence and make their final recommendations.

RATIONALEStaff reviewed the application to the OEB by Enbridge Gas Distribution and Union Gas Limited and determined that there were significant benefits that would accrue from the development of a RNG industry. Based on review of the proposed program and the evidence presented at the hearings, TRCA staff submitted evidence to the OEB in favour of the application.

Key points in TRCA's submission to the OEB included:RNG and the associated industry would significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)

emissions;the proposal develops a supply side approach to reducing GHG emissions that

compliments the more traditional demand side conservation programs;the proposal limits the economic impact on consumers;

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the RNG industry would provide additional capacity for the local treatment of organic waste

from municipal and industrial commercial sources;the RNG industry would increase local economic development and reduce leakage of

monies out of the province;provides a cost effective low carbon solution that "future proof's" existing technology;

the program will act to stabilize the cost of natural gas when prices begin to rise.

A copy of the submission to the OEB will be available at the meeting.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEDue to the timing of the hearing and the deadlines for submission of evidence, staff was not able to seek approval from the Authority prior to making its submission to the OEB. Therefore staff provided the OEB with TRCA's position, which is subject to Authority ratification.

FINANCIAL DETAILSStaff retained a consultant to audit the hearings and prepare evidence for submission to the OEB at a cost of $8,000 plus HST. The project was paid for through the community transformation program budget.

Report prepared by: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326Emails: bmcintyre@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Bernie McIntyre, extension 5326Emails: bmcintyre@trca.on.caDate: May 10, 2012

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RES.#A80/12 - CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEMSUse, dissemination and support of a risk assessment framework developed for identifying and managing risk to natural heritage systems from climate change.

Moved by: John SprovieriSeconded by: Glenn Mason

WHEREAS "Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change: TRCA Action Plan for The Living City", calls for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA) continued commitment and leadership to support communities and partners in dealing with the climate change issue;

AND WHEREAS climate change poses potential risks to natural heritage systems in TRCA’s jurisdiction and TRCA has the responsibility to protect and manage, as well as to support its partner municipalities in the protection and management of natural heritage systems;

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AND WHEREAS TRCA has developed a climate change risk assessment framework to identify, prioritize, manage and monitor risks to natural heritage systems associated with climate change;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the TRCA risk assessment framework, as outlined in Attachment 1, be disseminated and communicated to partner municipalities, Conservation Ontario, conservation authorities and other external stakeholders;

THAT staff work with these partners to use the framework, in conjunction with other science and tools, to identify and manage the potential impacts of climate change on natural heritage systems in the TRCA jurisdiction and elsewhere in the region;

AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff continue to improve the framework and understanding of the impacts of climate change on natural heritage systems through research and user feedback.

CARRIEDBACKGROUNDIt is now widely accepted that a changing climate may have profound effects on natural ecosystems, with the potential to negatively impact both their biodiversity and the recreational, aesthetic and health-sustaining services that they provide to human communities. While TRCA management programs and those of its municipal partners inherently protect and enhance the resilience of natural heritage systems and water resources to all types of impacts, TRCA has more recently begun to specifically recommend adaptive and progressive climate change management, as reflected in watershed management plans, fisheries management plans and the Terrestrial Natural Heritage Systems Strategy, among others.

In addition, TRCA has played a supporting role in the development of climate change strategies and programs by its municipal partners, many of which have identified the need to undertake risk assessments of climate change on natural heritage systems and to promote integrated natural heritage management to better adapt to climate change. To support implementation of these strategic directions and to address a general lack of information on the impacts of climate change on natural heritage systems, TRCA initiated work in 2009 on a framework to identify, prioritize, manage and monitor risks to natural heritage systems and species associated with climate change. The intent of the framework is to provide a systematic process for bringing together best available information on future climate conditions and an understanding of natural heritage system function to assess the risks to those systems associated with a changing climate. The framework was developed in consultation with academic leaders, agency partners and local experts, and initial testing of the framework has involved evaluation of climate change risks to the urban forest and to coldwater fish species distribution within the TRCA jurisdiction.

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RATIONALEWhile staff will continue to apply the framework to inform TRCA protection, enhancement and management initiatives to help minimize the projected impacts from climate change, the risk assessment framework provides valuable guidance for all natural heritage system practitioners on how to understand and manage potential impacts from climate change. Further, to ensure maximum uptake and impact on the management of natural heritage systems both locally and regionally, TRCA staff should support its partner municipalities and other key stakeholders in the protection and management of natural heritage systems from risks posed by climate change. Therefore, the framework should be provided openly for use by a wide range of stakeholders including TRCA municipal partners, and other municipalities and conservation authorities. To this end it is proposed that TRCA staff actively disseminate and communicate the framework to targeted stakeholders and provide training and other assistance in the use of the framework in support of mutual climate change and natural heritage management goals. As understanding of climate change and natural systems is continually evolving, it will also be important for staff to continue to improve the framework based on new/emerging research and practice.

Partners that have already expressed interest in the application of the framework include the Region of Peel, Conservation Ontario and the City of Toronto. Staff can support these organizations in undertaking climate change risk assessments for natural heritage systems, which will provide value to the partners as well as important feedback on the utility of the TRCA framework for future applications.

FINANCIAL DETAILSFinancial resources are available to support dissemination of the risk assessment framework, training and support, and regular review and update through funding provided by the Region of Peel, Region of York and City of Toronto, to support climate change impact assessment and adaptation.

Report prepared by: Christine Tu, extension 5707; Noah Gaetz, extension 5348Emails: ctu@trca.on.ca; ngaetz@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Christine Tu, extension 5707; Noah Gaetz, extension 5348Emails: ctu@trca.on.ca; ngaetz@trca.on.caDate: May 8, 2012Attachments: 1

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Attachment 1

Figure 1. Climate change risk assessment framework for natural heritage. _________________________________________

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RES.#A81/12 - RIVERSTONE GOLF COURSE PROPOSED EXPANSIONReporting back on the City of Brampton approved Official Plan Amendment (City No. 289-2009), which designated portions of the West Humber River Valley (within the Study Area) as “Special Policy Area – 10”, which may be used for golf course expansion.

Moved by: Glenn De BaeremaekerSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

WHEREAS the owner of Riverstone Golf Course wants to expand the existing golf course within the West Humber River valley;

AND WHEREAS on July 18, 2008, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) responded to the City of Brampton proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and supporting Environmental Impact Study (EIS), dated April 30, 2007, prepared by Aquafor Beech Limited for the Riverstone Golf Course expansion, that TRCA staff could not support the expansion as envisioned within the West Humber River valley;

AND WHEREAS on October 7, 2009, City of Brampton Council approved and adopted an OPA (City File No. 298-2009), which designates a portion of the West Humber River Valley (within the Study Area) as “Special Policy Area 10”, which may be used for golf course expansion subject to a number of requirements, including the preparation of an updated EIS;

AND WHEREAS the EIS needs to demonstrate to the satisfaction of TRCA and City of Brampton that the golf course expansion will have no negative impacts on the West Humber River Tributary valley corridor natural features and their ecological functions, and that a net gain in natural features and functions can be achieved through site design and environmental management;

AND WHEREAS TRCA staff received an updated EIS dated May 31, 2010, prepared by Aquafor Beech Limited in support of the proposed golf course expansion entirely within the West Humber River Valley, which is proposed to occur north of an existing nine-hole golf course;

AND WHEREAS the Authority approved Resolution #A48/11 on March 25, 2011 that supports staff's position that the proposed golf course expansion could not be supported, because the EIS had not demonstrated the required "tests" of no negative impacts and a net gain have been met;

AND WHEREAS TRCA staff provided formal comments to City of Brampton on May 27, 2011 on the updated EIS dated May, 31, 2010;

AND WHEREAS TRCA staff met with City of Brampton staff, a representative from City of Brampton Council and the owner of Riverstone Golf Course on several occasions to discuss the status of the application, the redesigned golf course and the required "tests" of no negative impacts and a net gain to be addressed by a new EIS;

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AND WHEREAS the owners for the Riverstone Golf Course have submitted a redesigned golf course proposal and have modified the design to the extent possible given the constrained nature of the West Humber Valley, which still results in significant impacts to the natural heritage system (in the long term) due to losses of the land base for the system and increased fragmentation of the remaining system;

AND WHEREAS the proposed golf course expansion has two key losses to the natural heritage system: (a) loss of net area in the natural heritage system (13.61 ha), and (b) increased fragmentation of the broader subwatershed natural heritage system corridor;

AND WHEREAS City of Brampton staff intend to take forward a report in June 2012 requesting direction from the City of Brampton Council for proceeding with the site plan application for the golf course and to implement the requirements of the environmental studies and analysis;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that should the City of Brampton and the owner of Riverstone Golf Course elect to pursue this matter further, the Authority advise the City of Brampton that the Authority does not object to the proposed golf course expansion provided the required "tests" of no negative impacts and net environmental gain, as set out in the following staff report, are achieved through the site plan process and implementation;

AND FURTHER THAT to offset the loss of areas in the natural heritage system and to mitigate the increased fragmentation, additional lands (tableland area) need to be added and restored to the natural heritage system, as well as additional valley restoration to reduce system fragmentation.

AND FURTHER THAT work still needs to be conducted to determine and quantify where these offsets can be achieved and how they will be solidified through the site plan process;

AND FURTHER THAT through the site plan application and agreement, there would need to be a financial endowment established for the long term management of the restoration.

AMENDMENTRES.#A82/12

THAT the following be inserted after the 6th paragraph of the main motion:

WHEREAS it remains the opinion of TRCA staff that the updated EIS dated May 7, 2012 has not demonstrated "no negative impact" and has not demonstrated "an environmental gain" in either the short term or long term;

AND FURTHER THAT the following replace the 12th paragraph of the main motion:

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that should the City of Brampton and the owner of Riverstone Golf Course elect to pursue this matter further, the Authority advise the City of Brampton that the Authority objects to the proposed golf course expansion;

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THAT if the City pursues the proposed golf course expansion, the following "tests" of no negative impacts and net environmental gain, as set out in the following staff report, must be achieved through the site plan process and implementation;

Moved by: Glenn De BaeremaekerSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

RECORDED VOTEMaria Augimeri YeaBen Cachola YeaBob Callahan YeaRonald Chopowick YeaVincent Crisanti YeaGlenn De Baeremaeker YeaMichael Di Biase YeaChris Fonseca YeaColleen Jordan YeaMujeeb Khan YeaGlenn Mason YeaMike Mattos YeaPeter Milczyn YeaGerri Lynn O'Connor YeaLinda Pabst YeaJohn Parker YeaGino Rosati YeaDave Ryan YeaJohn Sprovieri YeaCynthia Thorburn YeaJim Tovey YeaRichard Whitehead Yea

THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED

THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS the owner of Riverstone Golf Course wants to expand the existing golf course within the West Humber River valley;

AND WHEREAS on July 18, 2008, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) responded to the City of Brampton proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and supporting Environmental Impact Study (EIS), dated April 30, 2007, prepared by Aquafor Beech Limited for the Riverstone Golf Course expansion, that TRCA staff could not support the expansion as envisioned within the West Humber River valley;

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AND WHEREAS on October 7, 2009, City of Brampton Council approved and adopted an OPA (City File No. 298-2009), which designates a portion of the West Humber River Valley (within the Study Area) as “Special Policy Area 10”, which may be used for golf course expansion subject to a number of requirements, including the preparation of an updated EIS;

AND WHEREAS the EIS needs to demonstrate to the satisfaction of TRCA and City of Brampton that the golf course expansion will have no negative impacts on the West Humber River Tributary valley corridor natural features and their ecological functions, and that a net gain in natural features and functions can be achieved through site design and environmental management;

AND WHEREAS TRCA staff received an updated EIS dated May 31, 2010, prepared by Aquafor Beech Limited in support of the proposed golf course expansion entirely within the West Humber River Valley, which is proposed to occur north of an existing nine-hole golf course;

AND WHEREAS the Authority approved Resolution #A48/11 on March 25, 2011 that supports staff's position that the proposed golf course expansion could not be supported, because the EIS had not demonstrated the required "tests" of no negative impacts and a net gain have been met;

WHEREAS it remains the opinion of TRCA staff that the updated EIS dated May 7, 2012 has not demonstrated "no negative impact" and has not demonstrated "an environmental gain" in either the short term or long term;

AND WHEREAS TRCA staff provided formal comments to City of Brampton on May 27, 2011 on the updated EIS dated May, 31, 2010;

AND WHEREAS TRCA staff met with City of Brampton staff, a representative from City of Brampton Council and the owner of Riverstone Golf Course on several occasions to discuss the status of the application, the redesigned golf course and the required "tests" of no negative impacts and a net gain to be addressed by a new EIS;

AND WHEREAS the owners for the Riverstone Golf Course have submitted a redesigned golf course proposal and have modified the design to the extent possible given the constrained nature of the West Humber Valley, which still results in significant impacts to the natural heritage system (in the long term) due to losses of the land base for the system and increased fragmentation of the remaining system;

AND WHEREAS the proposed golf course expansion has two key losses to the natural heritage system: (a) loss of net area in the natural heritage system (13.61 ha), and (b) increased fragmentation of the broader subwatershed natural heritage system corridor;

AND WHEREAS City of Brampton staff intend to take forward a report in June 2012 requesting direction from the City of Brampton Council for proceeding with the site plan application for the golf course and to implement the requirements of the environmental studies and analysis;

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THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that should the City of Brampton and the owner of Riverstone Golf Course elect to pursue this matter further, the Authority advise the City of Brampton that the Authority objects to the proposed golf course expansion;

THAT if the City pursues the proposed golf course expansion, the following "tests" of no negative impacts and net environmental gain, as set out in the following staff report, must be achieved through the site plan process and implementation;

AND FURTHER THAT to offset the loss of areas in the natural heritage system and to mitigate the increased fragmentation, additional lands (tableland area) need to be added and restored to the natural heritage system, as well as additional valley restoration to reduce system fragmentation.

AND FURTHER THAT work still needs to be conducted to determine and quantify where these offsets can be achieved and how they will be solidified through the site plan process;

AND FURTHER THAT through the site plan application and agreement, there would need to be a financial endowment established for the long term management of the restoration.

BACKGROUNDAt Authority Meeting #1/09, held on September 25, 2009, Mr. Peter Orphanos, Chair, Sierra Club of Peel Region, made a deputation in regard to his concerns that Peel Region's Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 21 does not adequately protect significant valleylands from active recreational uses such as golf courses or other incompatible uses. Based upon this delegation, Resolution #A143/09 was approved at that meeting, as follows:

THAT above-noted delegation (a) be heard and referred to staff for consideration when preparing a report to Authority Meeting #9/09, to be held on November 27, 2009.

TRCA staff brought forward a report to the November 27, 2009 Authority meeting, which provided staff's position on proposed ROPA 21, and included staff's comments on the delegation made by Mr. Orphanos. The report also identified that the proponents for the Riverstone Golf Course were completing an EIS, in addition to other materials in support of the proposed golf course expansion. Resolution #A203/09 was approved by the Authority at that meeting, as follows:

THAT staff report back on the Riverstone Golf Course application prior to providing the City of Brampton with TRCA's comments.

TRCA staff received an updated EIS dated May 31, 2010 and discussed our comments with City of Brampton staff, Region of Peel staff and the applicant. TRCA staff brought forward a report to the March 25, 2011 Authority meeting, which provided staff's position on the proposed golf course expansion and the EIS report dated May 31, 2010. Resolution #A48/11 was approved by the Authority at the meeting as follows:

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THAT TRCA staff reiterate its position that the potential for a golf course expansion in the West Humber River Valley (within the Study Area) cannot be supported as currently proposed as the updated EIS has not demonstrated that the required "tests of no negative impacts and a net gain have been met;

AND FURTHER THAT should the City of Brampton and the owner of the Riverstone Golf Course elect to pursue this matter further, the recommendations in the Future Direction Section identified in this report (i.e., staff report dated March 17, 2011) be incorporated into the design of the golf course expansion.

TRCA staff reviewed the EIS report and provided detailed review comments to City of Brampton staff on May 25, 2011, reiterating its position that the potential for a golf course expansion in the West Humber River Valley (within the Study Area) cannot be supported as currently proposed, because the EIS had not demonstrated that the required "tests" of no negative impacts and a net gain have been met.

TRCA staff understands that City of Brampton and the owner of Riverstone Golf Course continue to pursue this matter. TRCA staff received a letter dated April 30, 2012 from Mr. John Corbett, Commissioner, City of Brampton Planning, Design and Development Department, seeking confirmation of TRCA's position on the approach being pursued by City of Brampton and the owners of Riverstone Golf Course. In order to advance the planning process at this time, a report from the City of Brampton Planning, Design and Development Department will be forwarded to Brampton City Council to get direction on proceeding with the site plan application for the golf course and to implement the requirements of the environmental studies and analysis. Staff understands the City of Brampton Planning, Design and Development Department intends to take a recommendation forward in June 2012 and the Planning, Design and Development Department requests the support and cooperation of TRCA through this process.

TRCA received a revised concept plan for the golf course dated April 12, 2012, as well as an update to the EIS dated May 7, 2012, and have discussed our comments with the owner of the Riverstone Golf Course. TRCA staff is now reporting back to the Authority in order to provide written comments to the City of Brampton.

OverviewThe Riverstone Golf Course is an existing, semi-private, golf course located adjacent to Claireville Conservation Area, within the valley corridor of the West Branch of the Humber River, between McVean Drive and Cottrelle Boulevard, in the City of Brampton. This course operated as an 18 hole course, with an additional pitch and putt area, until approximately 2005. This course was partially located within the West Humber valley, and partially located on adjacent tablelands. In 2005, the owners of the Riverstone Golf Course sold the tableland areas for residential development, and the course was reduced to nine holes. The owners of the Riverstone Golf Course have subsequently pursued approvals to expand the golf course within the West Humber valley system, north of Cottrelle Boulevard, to attain an additional nine holes.

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TRCA staff has previously indicated that any proposed expansion to the golf course would need to be partially located on tablelands, as insufficient space exists within the valley corridor to allow for expanded golf course uses, while maintaining and enhancing the natural heritage system in accordance with TRCA's policies and objectives. The valley corridor is generally narrow and the West Humber River meanders through it. Development subsequently proceeded on the adjacent tablelands, without the land being pursued for golf course uses, which eliminated the option for any tableland components. Through the development process, the valleylands directly upstream of the existing course were conveyed to the City of Brampton, and were designated in an Official Plan category and Zoning By-law designation that precluded golf course uses. At the request of the owners of the Riverstone Golf Course, the City of Brampton initiated an Official Plan Amendment (in 2009) to allow the use of a golf course to be further considered.

Background InformationThe following is a chronology of the Riverstone Golf Course proposal through the planning process.

In 2006, City of Brampton Council passed a resolution which supported, in principle, the

expansion of the Riverstone Golf Course.

An Environmental Review Report, prepared by Aquafor Beech Limited, dated 2007, was

subsequently prepared in support of an OPA, which was required by the City and TRCA to permit golf course uses within the valleylands.

TRCA staff provided comments on this OPA on July 16, 2008, as well as previous

comments on July 4, 2006, July 14, 2006 and April 17, 2007 for the tableland subdivision application (City File #21T-05016B).

In TRCA's correspondence, it was identified that a golf course expansion could only be

contemplated by TRCA, if it was built on the tablelands as well as the valleylands to allow for a significant amount of the valley corridor to be preserved in a naturalized, enhanced state.

A Recommendation Report, dated August 15, 2008 was approved by the City of Brampton

Planning, Design and Development Committee on September 3, 2008 and the OPA (City No. 298-2009) was adopted on October 7, 2009 to permit golf course uses within the valleyland for the proposed Riverstone Golf Course expansion.

OPA 298-2009 designated the West Humber River Valley (within the Study Area) as "Special

Policy Area 10", which may allow for a golf course expansion subject to the preparation of an EIS. The approved OPA specifies the scope of the EIS to demonstrate to the satisfaction of TRCA and City of Brampton:

how the golf course expansion will have no negative impacts on the West 1.Humber River Tributary valley corridor natural features and their ecological functions; and,how a net gain in natural features and functions can be achieved through site 2.design and environmental management.

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TRCA staff met with the applicant and their consultants on September 11, 2009, to discuss

the fundamental foundation for the EIS. Our discussions identified the need for the EIS to also consider the following planning hierarchy, which is beyond the conditions identified in the approved OPA:

compliance with significant valleyland and natural heritage policies of the Provincial

Policy Statement (PPS), 2005;Urban Linkage policies of the Provincial Greenbelt Plan, 2005;

Restoration Opportunities identified in the West Humber Subwatershed Study;

Core Area policies of the Greenlands System of the Region of Peel Official Plan;

City of Brampton Official Plan natural heritage and environmental management

policies;TRCA's Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy (TNHSS) as refined as part of

the Humber watershed plan; and,TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program (VSCMP) policies and

Ontario Regulation 166/06.

TRCA staff received an updated EIS dated May 31, 2010, prepared by Aquafor Beech

Limited, in support of the proposed Riverstone Golf Course expansion. TRCA staff reviewed the report and provided detailed review comments on May 25, 2011, reiterating its position that the potential for a golf course expansion in the West Humber River Valley (within the Study Area) cannot be supported as currently proposed, because the EIS has not demonstrated that the required "tests" of no negative impacts and a net gain have been met.

Based on recent meetings, TRCA staff is now in receipt of an updated to the EIS dated May

7, 2012, as well as a revised design concept.

Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Key IssuesBased on the previous design concept, TRCA provided the following Future Directions which as per Authority Resolution must be incorporated into the design of the golf course expansion should the City of Brampton and the owner of the Riverstone Golf Course elect to pursue this matter further:

TRCA staff suggest that the City of Brampton consider a consolidated nine hole golf course that utilizes both the existing golf course lands and the proposed valley. It may be possible for an EIS that involves a consolidated nine hole golf course approach to meet the OPA conditions noted above.

It is suggested that the proposed expansion be reconfigured in order to protect the cultural thicket/woodland feature which comprises approximately 26% of the natural area within the study limit and appears to be the only substantial natural cover remaining between Claireville Conservation Area and upstream reaches.

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The EIS in support of either the proposed additional nine holes and/or a consolidated nine hole golf course needs to provide greater connectivity on-site. In order to achieve this, it is suggested that the study consider a broader scope of the area studied. It is our opinion that the current study (i.e., existing and proposed lands) inhibit the ability to achieve the OPA conditions. It is TRCA staff's opinion that by expanding the study area and considering potential improvements upstream and/or downstream reaches of the West Humber River Valley, the feasibility to achieve the environmental tests is improved.

TRCA Staff Review of the May 7, 2012 EIS UpdateAs a component of the update to the EIS dated May 7, 2012, the owner of the Riverstone Golf Course submitted a revised golf course and natural system conceptual plan (Drawing No. PH-1), prepared by Candevcon Limited. The redesign involves the following improvements and it is TRCA staff's opinion that there are no further configurations that can be contemplated to minimize negative impacts:

Eight additional holes incorporated into the study area. The existing nine hole golf course

will be redesigned to re-play an existing hole.3.3 ha of tableland area from the existing golf course area is proposed to be converted into

natural area.The golf course layout has been redesigned to retain approximately 3.19 ha of the

thicket/woodland.Based on our recent discussions, the applicant has committed to providing restoration (i.e.,

wetland feature and vernal pools) within the study area that will provide improved/additional habitat functions.The revised concept results in six crossings and seven flyovers;

Less area of the valleylands within the study area are impacted.

The update to the EIS dated May 7, 2012, prepared by North-South Environmental provides a summary of the functions: (a) that would be lost when compared with predicted outcomes of long term successional changes if the golf course were not built; and (b) functions that would be gained after the golf course is constructed, and after the restoration measures have been implemented.

Based on the EIS, the owners of the Riverstone Golf Course propose restoration that they claim will enhance many valuable functions, such as:

increasing tree species diversity;

providing a restored riparian area to provide the river with shade and organic debris;

providing wetlands and several small vernal pools that provide insect prey for birds and fish,

and potentially providing breeding habitat for amphibians.

When assessing natural heritage system functions in an urbanizing area, one needs to take the long term view. Although the valley within the study area currently exhibits the impacts of past agricultural uses, over the long term its natural heritage values and functions will improve naturally.

The land base of the natural heritage system is the most critical element to the overall health of the subwatershed in the long term. This loss of area cannot be offset by improving the quality of the remnant areas as they will not have the size and shape necessary for improved habitat function.

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TRCA considers that the golf course expansion will have two major impacts on the natural heritage system a) the conversion of 13.61 ha of the land base, and b) an increase in the extent of fragmentation of the valley. To demonstrate "no negative impacts" and "net environmental gain", additional lands need to be added and restored to the natural heritage system.

TRCA staff has reviewed the latest EIS dated May 7, 2012, that is intended to quantify the losses to the natural heritage system and the "ecological gains" that would be accrued with the proposed golf course.

The report provides a breakdown of all the areas of each of the vegetation units, as well as proposed areas for restoration. The results indicate that of the 28.75 ha of valleyland within the study area, 13.61 ha or just fewer than 45% will be permanently altered for golf course purposes.

Ecological Goods and ServicesHowever, assumptions of future functions with the golf course are predicated on both restoration and intensive management. This management would be required for both the retained natural features as well as all restoration areas. Estimates of how long this management would need to be carried out and the costs were not provided. Offsite compensation shall be valued to include restoration/planting requirements in addition to a long term endowment for management of the restored areas. As a point of reference, in a similar Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) mediated agreement, the real costs for restoration and management were estimated at $50,000.00 per ha valued for a management period of approximately 5 to 10 years.

Generally, the EIS does not adequately assess the ecological value of natural succession, and rather emphasizes the functional values of the proposed restoration. For example, the report indicates that the golf course would improve water quality. It does not compare the value of a natural valley, which would also have this same benefit and perhaps more since there would not be any inputs from the golf course in terms of pesticides or nutrients.

Wetland HabitatThe applicant proposes to create a large wetland and a number of vernal pools to potentially support breeding amphibians. Although the consultant does not have soils information for the proposed wetland location, the soils in the adjacent subdivisions include "sandy silt till and silty sand till" and layers with the occasional course to fine sand lens. It would seem that the area might not be suited for wetland creation if the soils are sandy. The same may be true for the vernal pools that are proposed.

The report notes, "in order for the vernal pools to support breeding amphibians, all of the other habitats used by amphibians would have to be present, as well as the prey organisms that support tadpoles and the adults." The report does not provide the details to establish the wetland habitat and whether complementary habitats exist in the area. Given this level of uncertainty, it is premature to suggest that the proposed wetland will in fact provide increased biodiversity function for the tributary and natural heritage system.

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Natural HazardsThe consultant for the Riverstone Golf Course has provided information on the 100 year erosion rate, but has not provided information on where frequent flooding will occur in the post-development scenario. With the entire proposed golf course in the floodplain of the West Humber River, staff is concerned that large portions of the course can be expected to flood regularly. Inserting uses (i.e., pathways, bridge structures, tees, fairways, greens, etc.) with high capital costs into hazard lands needs to be an important consideration. Frequent flooding of the play area after storms could lead to the desire to raise these areas, which in turn, could cause issues elsewhere. Also, the landscaping of the course unless designed to keep alterations to existing grades to an absolute minimum, may impact the flood storage and conveyance characteristics and exacerbate flooding impacts downstream. From a feasibility perspective, this assessment needs to be undertaken.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEIt remains the opinion of TRCA staff that the updated EIS dated May 7, 2012 has not demonstrated "no negative impact" and has not demonstrated "an environmental gain" in either the short term or long term. The valley of this tributary of the West Humber represents the "backbone" of the natural heritage system in this part of Brampton and will be all of the natural system left once the adjacent tablelands build out over the next few years. Should the City of Brampton and the applicant of the proposed golf course expansion decide to continue to pursue the proposal further, TRCA staff recommends the following conditions be required in order to meet the "tests":

If the golf course expansion were approved, the impacts associated with the loss to the

natural heritage system would need to be offset. Adding and restoring at least 13.61 ha to the natural heritage system would be required to offset this loss. This required "addition" to the system will need to be on tableland connected to the valley corridor and be configured to provide a "core" habitat or remove an existing use from the valley.

In regards to an "addition" to the system, discussions between the City of Brampton and the

owners of the Riverstone Golf Course have occurred for the lands currently owned by the City of Brampton at the northeast corner of Castlemore Road and McVean Drive, located upstream of the study area. Staff understands a City-wide sports park is envisioned for the lands. It is TRCA staff's opinion that the subject site presents one of the few remaining options to offset the loss to the natural heritage system.

As recommended in TRCA's previous Future Directions, staff understand the owners for the

Riverstone Golf Course are prepared to reconfigure the existing nine hole golf course that currently utilizes both the valleyland and tableland area. Staff understand the reconfiguration provides an opportunity to reclaim approximately 3.3 ha of tableland area, which can be restored to provide "core" habitat.

In order to mitigate for the disruption (increased fragmentation) of the valley corridor, it

would be required that additional restoration of the valley corridor be undertaken within the subwatershed area to bolster/improve the habitat connectivity of the corridor.

An agreement be established to the implementation of the restoration and management of

the protected areas.

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In all instances, there would need to be funds set aside for the long term management of

the restoration areas in order to ensure the long term success of the restoration proposed in the EIS.

The feasibility of the proposed wetland and vernal pools, which will support additional

habitat functions cannot be confirmed at this time. It is premature to suggest that these elements will provide increased biodiversity function. As such, it is TRCA's expectation that restoration within this block of the study area will provide improved/additional habitat functions, which has the potential to provide amphibian breeding habitat, insect prey production and bird species' nesting habitat.

A natural hazard assessment is required to determine the operational impacts from

flooding. Also, the study is required to assess impacts to the storage and conveyance of flood waters upstream and downstream of the study areas.

The owners of the Riverstone Golf Course address the above-noted requirements as a

component of the site plan application and include appropriate provisions into the site plan agreement in order to fulfill TRCA's conditions.

The owners of the Riverstone Golf Course attain a TRCA permit prior to any works

commencing on-site pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06.

SummaryIt is the intent of this report to provide a finalized TRCA staff position on the potential for a golf course expansion. As suggested in the letter dated April 30, 2012 from Mr. John Corbett, Commissioner, City of Brampton Planning, Design and Development, the City intends to take a report forward to Brampton City Council to obtain direction on proceeding with the site plan application for the golf course expansion in June 2012. In order to ensure TRCA's interests are incorporated into the report, the City requires TRCA's comments by May 31, 2012. As such, it is recommended that this report be provided to the City of Brampton and the owners of the Riverstone Golf Course, whereby TRCA staff provides a framework of requirements that will need to be fulfilled in order to meet the "tests" of "no negative impacts" and "net environmental gain."

Report prepared by: Adam Miller, extension 5244 Emails: amiller@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Carolyn Woodland, extension 5214Emails: cwoodland@trca.on.caDate: May 17, 2012Attachments: 1

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RES.#A83/12 - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARINGVales of Humber Secondary Plan/Block Plan, City of Brampton. Authorization to request Party status and retain legal counsel at the Ontario Municipal Board on an appeal related to an Official Plan Amendment to implement the Vales of Humber Secondary Plan and Block Plan within the City of Brampton.

Moved by: John SprovieriSeconded by: Glenn Mason

THAT authorization be given to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff to obtain Party status before the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) regarding an Official Plan Amendment to implement the Vales of Humber Secondary Plan and Block Plan within the City of Brampton;

THAT TRCA staff be authorized to retain legal counsel to pursue this appeal before the OMB;

THAT TRCA staff continue to work cooperatively with TRCA's municipal partners and the appellant to ensure TRCA's interests are implemented as part of the OMB process;

AND FURTHER THAT the OMB and all parties to the hearing be so advised.CARRIED

BACKGROUNDOn October 17, 2011, the City of Brampton Planning, Design and Development Committee approved the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) application "in-principle" to implement the Vales of Humber Secondary Plan and Block Plan, subject to several conditions that need to be satisfied before final approval can be granted by staff. One of the conditions is the completion of the Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) to the satisfaction of the City, in consultation with the Region of Peel and TRCA. TRCA continues to work with the City, the landowner group and their consultants to resolve outstanding issues in order to finalize the MESP.

The Vales of Humber Secondary Plan encompasses an area of 268 ha (662 ac) and is bounded by Mayfield Road to the north, The Gore Road to the east, Countryside Drive to the south and a tributary of the West Humber River to the west, beyond which is Estate Residential uses. The vision for the Secondary Plan and Block Plan is a distinct Upscale Executive Housing community, characterized by its unique location and natural heritage features, which will be integrated into the broader urban structure.

It is TRCA staff's understanding that one of the participating landowners has appealed the approval of the OPA, because they have issues with the delineation of the valley Top of Bank and the associated 10 metre buffer on their property, which was established by TRCA in consultation with the City of Brampton and the landowner group.

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RATIONALEThe OMB Pre-hearing Conference is scheduled for May 28, 2012, at which time, the parties of the hearing will be identified. For the time being, staff level involvement will be required during the Pre-Hearing meetings and subsequent hearings, until such time that staff identify a need to engage legal counsel. TRCA staff consider TRCA's involvement to be critical in this hearing to support the City of Brampton's policies related to natural heritage, natural hazard lands and floodplain management, and to ensure that TRCA's interests relating to the following are appropriately considered:

consistency with TRCA's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program policies;

consistency with Section 3.1 - Natural Hazards of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005, for

which conservation authorities have a delegated responsibility to implement; andcompliance with TRCA's regulatory requirement under Ontario Regulation 166/06.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONEShould the need arise, TRCA staff is requesting authorization of the Executive Committee to retain legal counsel to ensure TRCA's interests, as identified above, are protected and addressed at the OMB Pre-hearing Conference of May 28, 2012 and subsequent hearings. TRCA staff and retained legal counsel will continue to work with the parties and participants to the hearing in an attempt to resolve TRCA's issues, and to reduce legal fees to the greatest possible extent.

Report prepared by: Leilani Lee-Yates and Adam Miller, extension 5244Emails: amiller@trca.on.caFor Information contact: Adam Miller, extension 5244Emails: amiller@trca.on.caDate: May 20, 2012

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RES.#A84/12 - CORPORATE LOGOUpdating the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority corporate logo and wordmark.(Executive Res.#B45/12)

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Vincent Crisanti

THAT the new Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) corporate logo and wordmark be approved.

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RES.#A85/12 - HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES Whistle Blower and Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial and Federal Elections. Recommends approval of Human Resource (HR) policies on Whistle Blower Protection, and Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial and Federal Elections.(Executive Res.#B46/12)

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Vincent Crisanti

THAT the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Whistle Blower Protection Policy, dated April 5, 2012, as amended and included in Attachment 1 be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT the TRCA Employee Participation in Municipal, Provincial and Federal Elections Policy, dated April 5, 2012, as amended and included in Attachment 2 be approved.

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RES.#A86/12 - BRUCE’S MILL CONSERVATION AREA LEASE EXTENSIONTown of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, CFN 31698. Request from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to extend the existing lease for soccer fields located within the Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, south of Stouffville Sideroad, east of Warden Avenue, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Regional Municipality of York, Rouge River watershed.(Executive Res.#B47/12)

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Vincent Crisanti

WHEREAS the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has requested an additional extension to the lease for soccer fields within the Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area, Regional Municipality of York;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the lease with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for soccer fields at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area be extended until December 31, 2012 with two further one year options to renew;

AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take whatever action is necessary to finalize the lease extension and any of the two further options to renew, including the obtaining of any approvals and signing and execution of documents.

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RES.#A87/12 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2011-2015Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Mimico Creek WatershedPeel Housing CorporationCity of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, CFN 44886. Purchase of a partial taking from a residential property located at 7435 Goreway Drive, City of Mississauga, north of Morning Star Drive, City of Mississauga, Region of Peel, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2011-2015,” Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Mimico Creek watershed.(Executive Res.#B48/12)

Moved by: Jim ToveySeconded by: Vincent Crisanti

THAT 0.1661 hectares (0.41 acres) more or less, being part of Lot 13, Concession 8 East of Hurontario Street, City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel described as Part 17 on Plan 43R-13828 and being a partial taking from a property municipally known as 7435 Goreway Drive, be purchased from Peel Housing Corporation; THAT the purchase price be $2.00;

THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the lands free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements;

THAT Gardiner Roberts LLP, 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 the authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining needed approvals and the signing and execution of documents.

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SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

RES.#A88/12 - SECTION II - ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION

Moved by: Linda PabstSeconded by: Ben Cachola

THAT Section II items EX8.1 - EX8.3, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #3/12, held on May 4, 2012, be received.

CARRIEDSection II Items EX8.1 - EX8.3, InclusiveREGIONAL WATERSHED MONITORING NETWORK(Executive Res.#B49/12)

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Section II Items EX8.1 - EX8.3, Inclusive Cont'dREQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY-OWNED LAND(Executive Res.#B50/12)TROUTBROOKE SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND MONITORING(Executive Res.#B51/12)

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SECTION IV - ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD

RES.#A89/12 - WATERSHED COUNCIL MINUTES

Moved by: Dave RyanSeconded by: Jim Tovey

THAT Section IV item AUTH8.1.1, in regard to Watershed Committee Minutes, be received.CARRIED

Section IV - AUTH 8.1.1DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL

Minutes of Meeting #4/12, held on April 12, 2012

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ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06

RES.#A90/12 - ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06

Moved by: Dave RyanSeconded by: Michael Di Biase

THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06 items EX10.1 - EX10.51, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #3/12, held on May 4, 2012, be received.

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TERMINATION

ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11:20 a.m., on Friday, May 25, 2012.

Gerri Lynn O'ConnorChair

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Brian DenneySecretary-Treasurer