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Home My WebLink AboutDecember 8, 2003PICKERING Planning Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Brenner ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of October 14, 2003 (11) 1. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 43-03 REQUEST TO DEVELOP LANDS BY LAND SEVERANCE 2030606 ONTARIO INC. 526 ROSEBANK ROAD PAGE 1 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 40-03 DURHAM REGION TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN CITY OF PICKERING COMMENTS ON RECOMMENDED PLAN 9 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 41-03 WATERSHED PLANNING INITIATIVES 34 (111) CORRESPONDENCE Members of Council may formally table an item of correspondence that has been circulated by the Mayor, CAO, Clerk or other staff person. (IV) ADJOURNMENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the request made by 2030606 Ontado Inc., be APPROVED, to permit the division of the land, being Lot 88, Plan 350 (municipally known as 526 Rosebank Road) by land severance rather than a plan of subdivision, subject to the lotting pattern being consistent with the lotting pattern of the draft approved plan of subdivision 18T-86015. 2 PICKERING REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 43-03 Date: November 21,2003 From: Nell Carroll Director, Planning & Development Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands by Land Severance 2030606 Ontario Inc. Lot 88, Plan 350 (526 Rosebank Road) City of Pickering Recommendation: That the request made by 2030606 Ontario Inc., be APPROVED, to permit the division of the land, being Lot 88, Plan 350 (municipally known as 526 Rosebank Road) by land severance rather than a plan of subdivision, subject to the lotting pattern being consistent with the lotting pattern of the draft approved plan of subdivision 18T-86015. Executive Summary: The owner of the subject property has submitted land severance applications to the Region of Durham proposing the creation of new residential lots. The Pickering Official Plan requires any ownership of land that is capable of being divided into more than three additional lots to be developed by plan of subdivision, except where it is demonstrated to Council's satisfaction that a plan of subdivision is neither appropriate nor necessary, in which case Council may authorize development to proceed by land severance. The subject land is capable of being divided into more than three additional lots. Therefore, City Council must first approve the request to develop the lands through the land severance process. It is recommended that the applicant's request to develop the subject lands by land severance be approved, as all requirements of the City can be appropriately addressed through conditions of severance approval. Financial Implications: proposed development. No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the Report PD 43-03 Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands by Land Severance Date: November 21,2003 Page 2 3 1.0 1.1 Background and Applicant's Proposed Land Severance,~: Property Subject of a Conditionally Approved Draft Plan The subject property is located at the south-west corner of Rosebank Road and Maitland Drive, within the Rosebank Neighbourhood (see Attachment #1). The subject property is only part of the lands that were to be developed by draft plan of subdivision 18T-86015. Pickering Council recommended approval of the draft plan application in June 1986, and Region of Durham issued conditions of draft approval in July 1986. Attachment #3 is a copy of the draft plan that was approved by the Region. Since approval of the draft plan of subdivision, the owners have not pursued the fulfillment of approval conditions. The owner recently submitted a written request to the City to withdraw the draft plan of subdivision and has requested to develop the subject property through the land severance process. 1,2 Proposed Severances Reflect Anticipated Lofting as Shown in the Draft Plan 1.3 Land severance applications were submitted to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee and the City was asked for comments. The first submission of applications LD 103/03 and LD 104/03 proposes to create Lot 1 and 2 that will front onto Rosebank Road (see Attachment #2). The second submission of application LD 152/03 to LD 155/03 proposed to further divide the resulting retained land into more lots. A total of six new lots will be created through these applications. Applications LD 103/03 and LD 104/03 were approved by the Land Division Committee on June 16, 2003, subject to a number of conditions, including the owner receiving approval from the City of Pickering to proceed by way of land severance as opposed to plan of subdivision. Application LD 152/03 to LD 155/03 were tabled by the Land Division Committee on August 25, 2003, in order to allow the applicant time to resolve certain matters and to obtain approval of the City of Pickering to develop the property by land severance. The westerly abutting property owner whose lands were also part of the initial draft plan of subdivision 18T-86015 has also submitted applications for land severance. These applications reflect a lotting pattern that replicates the approved lotting pattern of the previous draft approved plan of subdivision. City of Pickering Official Plan Requires Pickering Council to Permit Development to Proceed Through Land Severance Process Section 15.26(b) of the Pickering Official Plan requires that an ownership of land that is capable of being divided into more than three additional lots be developed by a plan of subdivision, except where it is demonstrated to Council's satisfaction that a plan of subdivision is neither appropriate nor necessary. Where these circumstances exist, Council may authorize the development to proceed by land severance. The subject property is capable of being divided into more than three additional lots, and therefore permission is required from Council to allow any development of these lands to proceed through the land severance process. Report PD 43-03 Date: November 21,2003 Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands by Land Severance Page 3 2.0 City's Interests to be Addressed Through Conditions of Land Severance: The City's requirements respecting development of the subject lands can be fully addressed through conditions of approval for the land severance applications. The conditions of approval will include, among others, requirements that the owner enter into appropriate agreement(s) with the City to address matters typically included in subdivision agreements such as, but not limited to, parkland dedication, conveyance(s), the construction of services, road works, lot grading and drainage, driveway locations, easements, utilities, boulevard trees, cost sharing, and securities. The development of the subject lands will be consistent with the draft plan of subdivision that was previously endorsed by the City of Pickering and approved by the Region of Durham. The lotting pattern was considered most appropriate and reflects the same design that was reviewed during the public process of the draft plan of subdivision. It is recommended that the applicant's request to develop the subject lands by land severance be approved as all requirements of the City can be appropriately addressed through conditions of severance approval. Attachments: Property Location Map Applicant's Submitted Conceptual Site Plan Copy of Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-86015 Report PD 43-03 Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands by Land Severance Date: November 21,2003 Page 4 5 Prepared By: Joyce Y~ ~" Planner I Approved / Endorsed By: Neil Carrol~.,BPP Director, Pl~,p, ir~g & Development Lynda Taylor, IV~IP, RPP Manager, Development Review JY:ld Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council ,'T'l~m~s J..~uin~i'~'A~ministrativ~ Officer ATTACHMENT # / 1"0 RE~-'ORI' # PD z./_~ -D0 FRONTIER g DRIVE TOYNEVALE MAITLAND DRIVE ROAD COWAN CIRCLE ROAD City of Pickering Planning & Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOT 88, PLAN 350 OWNER 2030606 ONTARIO INC. APPLICATION No. LD 103 & LD 104 DATE OCT. 29, 2003 SCALE 1:5000 DRAWN BY JB CHECKED BY Jy FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN-1 PA- ATTACHMENT ~, ~'' ,TO REPOR'[ # PD.. ~-~5 7 INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN 2030606 ONTARIO INC OWNERS HOLDINGS MAITLAND DRIVE RETAINED LANDS (SUBJECT TO LD 152/03 TO LD 155/03) 75m THROUGH LD 103/03 526 R~)SEBANK ROAD Il f ~' I ~.2mJ EX~ST~.C ~C~SEI LOT 1 LOT 2 45m VACANT LAND PROPOSED SEVERED LAND CREATED THROUGH LD 104/03 524 ROSEBANK ROAD Z THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF P/CKER/NG PLANNING ~ DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES, OCTOBER 29, 2003 ~-0£ ~ ~VB3$OB 0 Z Z w 3^lBO O00~VO RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the comments contained in Report PD 40-03 of the Director, Planning & Development and the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be ENDORSED as the City's comments on the Durham Region Transportation Master Plan: Recommended Plan - October 2003; That Regional Council be requested to AMEND the recommended Transportation Master Plan, prior to the Plan's approval, as follows: · on Figure 16 - Proposed Regional Road Expansion Projects (2004- 2021), which identifies road projects to be funded and constructed by the Region of Durham up to 2021; · add two north-south arterial roads connecting Taunton Road with the proposed Highway 407 interchanges and Highway 7; · delete the easterly diversion and separate bridge crossing of West Duffins Creek for Whites Road, and replace it with a widening of the current Whites Road alignment to Taunton Road and an expansion to the current capacity of the Taunton Road bridge; · update any related text and appendices as required; That Regional Council be requested to AMEND the recommended Transportation Master Plan, prior to the Plan's approval, as follows: · technical changes on Figure 16 - Proposed Regional Road Expansion Projects (2004 - 2021), including; PICKERING REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Nell Carroll Director, Planning & Development Everett Buntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Subject: Durham Region Transportation Master Plan City of Pickering Comments on the Recommended Plan - October 2003 Recommendations: That the comments contained in Report PD 40-03 of the Director, Planning & Development and the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be ENDORSED as the City's comments on the Durham Region Transportation Master Plan: Recommended Plan - October 2003; That Regional Council be requested to AMEND the recommended Transportation Master Plan, prior to the Plan's approval, as follows: · on Figure 16 - Proposed Regional Road Expansion Projects (2004 - 2021), which identifies road projects to be funded and constructed by the Region of Durham up to 2021; · add two north-south arterial roads connecting Taunton Road with the proposed Highway 407 interchanges and Highway 7; · delete the easterly diversion and separate bridge crossing of West Duffins Creek for Whites Road, and replace it with a widening of the current Whites Road alignment to Taunton Road and an expansion to the current capacity of the Taunton Road bridge; · update any related text and appendices as required; That Regional Council be requested to AMEND the recommended Transportation Master Plan, prior to the Plan's approval, as follows: · technical changes on Figure 16 - Proposed Regional Road Expansion Projects (2004 - 2021), including; · a more easterly realignment of the Brock Road by-pass of Brougham to be consistent with the alignment identified in the draft Environmental Assessment; and, · a more easterly realignment of the Westney Road by-pass of Greenwood consistent with the Pickering Official Plan; Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 2 technical changes on Figure 13.2 - Freeway and Arterial Road Network, which shows the ultimate road network, including; · a more northerly alignment of the east-west Type C arterial crossing Brock Road within the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood, to be consistent with refinements in the approval of revision 1 to modification 1 to the Pickering Official Plan; and, · adjustment northerly of the shading used to identify urban areas to follow the St. Lawrence & Hudson (formerly C.P. Belleville) rail line west of Whites Road, to be consistent with Figure 16 and the current urban area boundary in the Durham Regional Official Plan; That Regional Council be requested to ADDRESS funding for the north-south arterial roads to be added to the Plan; That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report PD 40-03 and Planning Committee's decision the day after the Planning Committee meeting in order to meet the Region's December 10 deadline for comments, and subsequently, ADVISE the Region of Durham Council of Pickering Council's decision the day after the City Council meeting in light of the Region's December 17, 2003, Committee of the Whole and Council meeting. Executive Summary: The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is a strategic planning document designed to identify the policies, programs and infrastructure improvements required to address Durham's transportation needs for the next 20 years and beyond. The TMP establishes a Transportation Vision for the year 2021, which includes the key concepts of an integrated and balanced system, using a range of transportation strategies to address mobility and goods movement of the community. The vision recognizes that although the automobile will continue to be the dominant mode of transportation, there will be a shift towards greater use of transit, pedestrian and cycling facilities. The TMP details three coordinated and comprehensive strategies as follows: providing more travel choice; improving the road system; and mitigating environmental and community effects. The TMP includes the following key components: · a freeway and arterial road network; · a transit priority network; · a recommended regional road expansion program for 2004 to 2021; a regional road rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement program for 2004 to 2008; and, · a recommended regional road intersection and corridor improvement program 2004 to 2021. Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 3 The Region should be commended for completing this important document. However, the recommended TMP has some significant omissions in the Region's program of road expansions that directly affect Pickering, and that should be addressed prior to its adoption. Roads included in Durham's program are to be financed and constructed by the Region (see Attachment #1). Roads not in this program, but shown as part of the ultimate network (see Attachment #2), are to be financed and constructed by others, generally through the development process. Two north-south roads are required between Taunton Road and the Highway407 interchanges proposed within the Seaton lands, and connecting to Highway 7. Although these two north-south roads are shown on the ultimate network, they are not shown as the Region's responsibility. Since the interchanges are to be constructed within 10 years, there must be certainty that these roads be built in a timely manner, as continuous linkages. Regional staff advises that the projects included in their program to 2021 address the technical traffic demand for north-south movement in Pickering. However, the improvements are focused on Brock Road and Altona Road, rather than in a location to serve the designated urban development. Roads internal to the Seaton lands will serve as a catalyst for economic development along Highway 407, and provide needed options for north-south movement for existing and future urban development. The Region should add these projects to the TMP (Figure 16) and secure funding. In light of the tight time lines for comment, Planning Committee's comments should be provided to the Region immediately (to meet the December 10, 2003 deadline), followed by City Council's comments, in time for consideration by Regional Committee of the Whole and Regional Council on December 17, 2003. Financial Implications: No financial implications arise from providing comments on the Recommended Durham Transportation Master Plan. Background: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 A multi-departmental review of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) has been conducted. This is a joint report from Planning & Development, and Operations & Emergency Services (Municipal Property & Engineering), with input from the Corporate Projects & Policy Division. Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 4 1,2 Although the initial Durham Mobility Study process included all the right elements, only limited municipal contact has occurred, during its four year duration. Regional Council initiated the Durham Mobility Study in September 1999 to review and update transportation policies, programs and infrastructure plans for the Region. The Study was to provide input to the Regional Official Plan Review and the Region's Development Charge By-law Study. The Study was also designed to meet requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act to establish a basis for more detailed assessments of individual transportation projects in the future. A Steering Committee of Regional Councillors and Commissioners directed the study. A community advisory committee and a project management team provided advice, along with an interagency team (including local municipal staff) and an interdepartmental team of regional staff. Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) Associates provided consulting assistance. The draft Durham Transportation Master Plan (TMP) was released for public and agency consultation in September 2001. In November 2001, Pickering City Council considered the draft TMP and: · requested that the TMP not be forwarded to Regional Council until the Region consulted and collaborated with the City on an approach to transportation matters for the East Duffins Area, Seaton and the Federal lands; · requested release of the four remaining working papers and the Environmental Assessment Summary Report, dialogue with City staff about outstanding matters and release of a revised draft TMP for further consultation; and, · endorsed the 15 major and the other minor concerns with the draft TMP that were set out in Report PD 40-01. The major concerns set out in the City's Report PD 40-01 were: · that road corridors, expansions, improvements, highway interchanges and bridges to serve the East Duffins Area, Seaton lands and the Federal lands were not correctly detailed; · as a result of the incorrect road network, inadequate capital budget and development charge funding along with insufficient justification under the environmental assessment process would occur; and, · as a further result, individual road projects may be delayed, and growth in central Pickering could be severely impeded. Although a meeting of Regional and City staff in November 2002 produced a better understanding about the concerns, the meeting did not resolve the concerns. Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 5 On October 8, 2003, the Regional Joint Committee of Planning and Works considered Regional Report 2003-J-26, which recommended approval of the Transportation Master Plan: Recommended Plan - October 2003. The TMP established road improvement projects and transit usage targets to be achieved by the year 2021. Many recommendations extend beyond a 2031 time frame for implementation. Some of the key parts of the TMP are the: · ultimate freeway and arterial road network; · transit priority network; · recommended regional road expansion program for 2004 to 2021; · regional road rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement program for 2004 to 2008; and, · recommended regional road intersection and corridor improvement program 2004 to 2021. Joint Report 2003-J-26 also recommended that: · the TMP be implemented through the budget process and annual Roads Servicing and Financing Study; · a Regional Official Plan amendment be initiated to incorporate relevant portions of the Transportation Master Plan into the Regional Official Plan; · the Works and Planning Departments proceed with the public involvement recommendations; · a notice of completion of the environmental assessment be issued; and, · copies of the final Transportation Master Plan be distributed to local municipalities and other stakeholders. Among other matters, Report 2003-J-26 included an overview of the Durham Mobility Study process, a summary of the key elements of the recommended TMP, a summary of the comments submitted on the draft TMP, and a summary of the changes to the draft TMP introduced by the recommended TMP. Attached to Report 2003-J-26 was: · a summary of the 64 recommended actions for the TMP; and, · a table providing responses to the detailed comments submitted by the City of Pickering and the other stakeholders. Attachment #3 to Report PD 40-03 provides the Summary from the recommended TMP, including the 64 recommended actions. Copies of the full joint Regional Planning and Works Report 2003-J-26 and the Durham Transportation Master Plan: Recommended Plan - October 2003 can be viewed at the Planning & Development Department. At its meeting on October 8, 2003, the Regional Joint Planning and Works Committee received Report 2003-J-26 and requested area municipalities and other interested parties to provide comments by December 10, 2003, so that Regional Council could deal with the Transportation Master Plan on December 17, 2003. i¸6 Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 6 2.0 2.1 2.2 Staff Comments The Recommended Durham Transportation Master Plan is commendable in many respects. The Recommended Transportation Master Plan is commendable because it: · fills many data and information gaps contained in the 2001 draft Transportation Master Plan; · responds to most area municipal comments and those of other stakeholders; · updates the information and analysis to reflect some recent initiatives and changes; and, · provides, generally, a commendable analysis and set of recommendations, which intelligently addresses many broad based transportation policy challenges for the Region and sets out a comprehensive program to provide a good transportation network for most parts of the Region by 2021. It also provides new detailed data and analysis on a large number of individual infrastructure and proposed transportation elements. Although limited time was provided to analyze the TMP, City staff is satisfied that the Recommended TMP can be supported if: (a) the recommended changes are made to include two additional roads to the Region's construction and funding program (as detailed in sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of this Report); and, (b) a further clarification is made to the text of the TMP confirming flexibility on specific project timing. Regional and City staff have met and agreed to a number of clarifications. Regional staff will be detailing these changes in an Addendum Report for Committee of the Whole. An important change agreed to is the addition to the text to the TMP recognizing that a major official plan amendment could trigger a change to the TMP (rather than requiring updates of the TMP to be linked to the Region's five year official plan review cycle). Staff also obtained a significant clarification that changes to road designations shown in the TMP can be revisited in response to area municipal comments. Changes may occur when the official plan amendment is first initiated, or during the processing of the amendments. A further clarification is required however. A number of projects are assigned to a specific timeframe. For example, Finch Avenue improvements are anticipated to be undertaken during the period between 2008 and 2012. The accompanying text to the TMP must explicitly enable re-evaluation of individual transportation projects and anticipated timing set out in the TMP Appendices, as circumstances warrant, while maintaining the intent of the TMP as a strategic planning document. Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 7 2.2.1 2.2.2 The Transportation Master Plan fails to include two necessary roads in central Pickerin.q (the Seaton lands) as Regional roads projects. Two key components of the TMP are Figure 13.2 - Freeway and Arterial Road Network and Figure 16 - Proposed Regional Road Expansion Projects (2004-2021). Figure 13.2 shows the ultimate network of roads to be designated in the Regional Official Plan to be achieved by 2031 or later. Figure 16, however, sets out the road segments that Durham Region is committed to finance and construct by the year 2021 through development charges or capital funding. Two road segments necessary to provide for north-south movement in Pickering, which are shown on Figure 13.2 as parts of the ultimate road network, are not indicated for Regional construction and funding on Figure 16. These are the future north-south roads between Taunton Road and Highway 7, west of Brock Road. To ensure that continuous road access can be made available to the central parts of the Seaton area and to serve anticipated employment development along Highway 407, it is necessary that these roads be included as Regional projects for the 2004 - 2021 time period. These roads should be identified on Figure 16 - Proposed Regional Road Expansion Projects at this time, and appropriate funding identified by the Region. Related text and appendix amendments should also be made to the document. In the absence of such a commitment, the roads will be dependant on the timing of the development industry, may be discontinuous for many years, and may prejudice the location of the Highway 407 interchanges if there are no connecting arterial roads. Overall, the absence of these roads as a Regional initiative would seriously impede the economic development in this area. The proposed separate Whites Road crossinq of West Duffins Creek should be re-examined. The TMP proposes an easterly realignment and new crossing of West Duffins Creek for Whites Road, at a significant cost ($30 million). Considering the anticipated environmental impact of an additional creek crossing, and the high cost, consultants working for the City on the Growth Management Study have identified a preferred alignment for Whites Road that uses an expansion to the capacity of the current Taunton Road bridge. Staff also prefers this alignment, over the one identified in the TMP. Staff further recognizes that through the detailed environmental assessment process, alternatives for crossing West Duffins Creek will be examined. Although neither the Region nor the City's consultants have completed a detailed review, staff recommends that an alternate alignment for the extension of Whites Road over West Duffins Creek be shown on Figure 16. It is anticipated that the alternate alignment may reduce costs and lessen environmental impact, while ensuring a connection ultimately between Highway 401 and Highway 407. Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 8 2.2.3 It is therefore recommended that the Region revise Figure 16 of the TMP to widen Whites Road in its current alignment south of Taunton Road, and increase the volume capacity of the existing bridge crossing of West Duffins Creek. Other clarifications are required to the Fiqures in the Plan affectinq the Brock Road 2.3 by-pass of Brougham, the Westney Road by-pass of Greenwood, an east-west arterial throuqh Duffin Heights, and correct identification of the current urban are~ boundary. A number of technical changes are also required to Figures 13.2 and 16. Firstly, Figure 16 should be amended to reflect a more easterly realignment of the Brock Road by-pass of Brougham in order to be consistent with the alignment identified in the draft Environmental Assessment. Secondly, Figure 16 should also be amended to reflect a more easterly realignment of the Westney Road by-pass of Greenwood to be consistent with the Pickering Official Plan. Thirdly, Figure 13.2 should be amended to show a more northerly alignment of the east-west Type C arterial crossing Brock Road with the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood, to be consistent with refinements in the recently approved Revision 1 to Modification 1 to the Pickering Official Plan. Fourthly, the shading used to identify the urban area on Figure 13.2 should coincide with the St. Lawrence & Hudson rail line west of Whites Road, as shown on Figure 16, and designated in the Durham Regional Official Plan. The Region accepted some of Pickering Council's requests for changes to the designation of specific road segments and did not accept some others, notably Dixie Road. The Region did not accept Pickering Council's request that Dixie Road between Kingston Road and Seaton be designated a Type C arterial and is proposing to maintain it as a Type B arterial, to be re-evaluated once development plans for Seaton are decided. In the meeting held between Regional and City staff, City staff reiterated that the recommendations in the TMP are contrary to City Council's resolution. As a minimum, City staff recommended the designation of Dixie Road remain deferred when the Region's related official plan amendment is processed. Further, staff will continue to monitor and report to Council on this issue in light of the Growth Management Study. Although the City has not received the technical data requested regarding the designation of Fairport Road, the Region wants to maintain Fairport Road as a Type C arterial road, to accommodate increasing traffic volumes. Staff concur with the Region's argument that the Type C arterial designation is appropriate. Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 9 19 The Region agreed to Pickering's wishes to retain the extension of Clements Road from Church Street to Westney Road (across Duffins Creek) as a future connection, pending completion of an Environmental Assessment. Ajax requested it be deleted due to possible environmental impacts. The Region agreed to Pickering's request to maintain the Notion Road overpass over Highway 401 as a future road designation in the Regional Official Plan although its construction is not warranted until after 2021. The Region agreed with Pickering Council that the by-pass of Highway 7 around Brougham may no longer be needed due to the construction of Highway 407. The Region agreed with Pickering to redesignate the portion of Finch Avenue west of Altona Road and Townline Road from Arterial Type B to Type C roads. Attachments: Figure 16 - Proposed Regional Road Expansion Projects (2004 - 2021) from Durham Transportation Master Plan: Recommended Plan - October 2003. Figure 13.2 - Freeway And Arterial Road Network from Durham Transportation Master Plan: Recommended Plan - October 2003. Executive Summary and Implementation Actions of the Durham Transportation Master Plan: Recommended Plan - October 2003. Report PD 40-03 Date: November 25, 2003 Subject: Durham Region Recommended Transportation Master Plan Page 10 Prepared By: Planner II Approved / Everett Buf:~ma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Catherine Rose Manager, Policy Ne~l Carro'lf~¢/~p, ~pp Director, ~ & Development Richa/d Holb,or,n: F'. Eng. Divi)fion Head, Municipal Property & Engineering SG:Id Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City,~J~cil ~, ,,f/ , .. TCi'o~as J. Q~nn, Ct~ef Admin"~a~ ATTACHMENT# .,_,1 TO REPORT # PD ..... z~d-.) '- O,~ DURHAH T NSPORTATION HASTER EXECUTIVE SUHHARY The Regional Municipality of Durham is one of Canada's fastest growing communities. With the Region poised for continued growth, the safe, efficient and reliable movement of people and goods will become increasingly more important and challenging. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) is a strategic planning document designed to identify the policies, programs and infrastructure improvements required to address Durham's transportation needs for the next 20 years and beyond. Developed through the Durham Mobility Study, the TMP reflects the growth and development policies outlined in the Regional Official Plan and will be an important foundation document for the review of the Official Plan now underway. The TMP has regard for the directions of the Region's Community Strategic Plan. The recommended infrastructure plans are consistent with and support the long- range capital plans contained in the 2003 Development Charge Background Study. Preparation of the TMP followed the master planning process defined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA). The work completed in preparing the TMP satisfies the first two phases of the Class EA planning and design process for Durham's anticipated transportation projects. Project specific investigations are required to satisfy the final phases of the EA process. A framework approach for completing these phases is provided as part of the TMP. In keeping with the principles of environmental assessment, the Durham Mobility Study featured a high degree of public involvement. Public open houses, an opinion survey, website, newsletters and a Community Advisory Committee were all utilized to obtain citizen and business input on transportation priorities and tradeoffs. The Region's existing transportation system consists of an integrated network of roads, railways, public transit routes, airports, marine facilities, and trails which collectively facilitate the movement of people and goods. Several levels of government, as well as private companies, are responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the system. Future demand on the transportation system is expected to increase as the Region grows. Recent forecasts indicate that the Region's population and employment are expected to increase by 55% (from about 550,000 to 850,000 persons) and 83% (from 170,000 to 311,000 jobs) respectively, by 2021. The impact of these increases was assessed using a computer-based model that predicted how future travel demand could change as a result of this anticipated growth. The results of this analysis indicate that the Region will face several challenges in achieving an efficient, safe and reliable transportation system without changes in travel behaviour and new services and facilities. Transportation Master Plan Executive Summary - Page Regional Municipality of Durham Recommended Plan - October 2003 ATTACHMEN-I' #~"? TO During the afternoon peak period in 2001, about 87'% of Durham residents travelled by automobile (either as a driver or passenger), compared to 6% by transit and 7% by other modes. If this trend continues, the number of person trips made by residents travelling in automobiles will increase by 230,000 trips during the peak period of an average day in 2021. This forecasted amount of growth in automobile travel is almost double 2001 volumes - a trend that is clearly unsustainable. In consultation with the public, it was determined that a continuation of the current trend of an auto- dominated transportation system was not desirable. Citizens felt that the Region should concentrate on a balanced transportation strategy that focussed on investing in both road infrastructure and measures aimed at reducing single occupant vehicle travel (i.e. transit and transportation demand management). A committed effort to reduce automobile use will be required to achieve this goal. With this in mind, a Transportation Vision or "desired end state" for Durham Region is proposed for the year 2021, as follows: The transportation system for the Region of Durham is integrated and balanced, using a range of transportation strategies to address the mobility and goods movement requirements of the entire community, to sustain investment in industry, agriculture and tourism, to maintain community "wellness ", and to integrate with the environment. The auto continues to be the dominant mode of transportation; however, the community has realized a shift towards greater use of transit, pedestrian and cycling facilities. The changes in modal usage have been accomplished by increased urban densities, mixed use development, policies that encourage reduced auto use, higher order transit facilities linking centres within Durham and other urbanized areas in the GTA and improved integration of the various modes of transportation. The necessary funding available from all levels of government has been put in place and all possible opportunities for private sector funding to achieve the improvements necessary to ensure a liveable community have been investigated. The Transportation Vision is supported by goals and principles, which promote: facilitating sustainable economic growth; effective use of the system; safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods; choices in services; and responsible development and environmental integrity. To achieve the desired transportation vision for the Region, the TMP details three co-ordinated and comprehensive strategies: · Providing More Travel Choices · Improving the Road System · Mitigating Environmental and Community Effects Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-2 Recommended Plan - October 2003 ATIACHMENI #_~ TO RE~dRI#PD z~x~o~ ~j These strategies provide a framework for establishing a more sustainable transportation system in keeping with the directions of the Community Strategic Plan and Regional Official Plan. Each strategy is supplemented by a series of recommended actions intended to define specific implementation activities towards implementing the strategy. A summary of the recommendations is attached. Providing More Travel Choices Offering a greater variety of choices is a fundamental goal of the TMP. Actions to increase travel choices focus on: Transportation Demand Manaqement (TDM) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is a co-ordinated series of actions aimed at maximizing the people moving capability of the transportation system. Intended to reduce single-occupant auto use, potential TDM measures include: TDM supportive land use, bicycle and pedestrian programs and facilities, public transit improvements, preferential treatments for buses and high occupancy vehicles, ridesharing and employee incentives. The TMP recommends that the Region take an active role in implementing a TDM program to reduce forecast 2021 peak period automobile driver trips to 15% below projections based on current mode choice trends. This will be achieved by engaging a TDM Co-ordinator to develop and deliver the program. Education and marketing will be key components. Land Use Manaqement The form development takes and its location directly affect the amount of travel, the length of trips, and the choice of travel mode. The TMP recommends implementing land use plans and encouraging development forms that help make alternatives to the automobile, especially transit, more attractive and viable. In addition, the TMP recommends: supportive land use designations; and the preparation of complimentary implementation guidelines and checklists. These actions will help to detail and promote conformity with the Regional Official Plan, which already establishes a sound framework for land use management. Walking and Cyclin.q Walking and cycling alternatives should be promoted by supportive urban and road design, provision of appropriate facilities, such as dedicated paths and paved road shoulders, and through education about routes and the benefits of active living. The TMP recommends: the development of a Regional Bicycle Plan; and consideration of the needs of cyclists and pedestrians in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of the Regional Road network. Transit and Other Public Transportation Services Public transportation (i.e. specialized and conventional transit services, paratransit, taxis, and intercity public transportation) is an integral and important element of the Region's transportation system. The recently approved Regional Transit Improvement Plan (TIP) outlines short and long-term actions to integrate and improve inter-municipal transit service within Durham. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-3 Recommended Plan - October 2003 ATTACHMENT #_. ~ TO RE~ hR1 # PD ~ - ~,~ ~ In support of the TIP, the TMP identifies a Transit Priority Network that will provide the foundation, ultimately for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. BRT service is anticipated to evolve in the corridors that comprise the network, from buses in mixed traffic to vehicles operating in dedicated lanes. The TMP also recommends actions to support the Transit Priority Network, including: identifying right-of-way requirements; developing a phased service strategy for BRT; considering transit priority measures; working with GO Transit to expand commuter rail and bus services; and conducting feasibility studies to identify future routes. Other public transportation recommendations include: considering a Community Transportation Program; and investigating demand responsive services. Improving the Road System The TMP places a strong emphasis on actions aimed at protecting, improving and making the best use of the Region's investment in the road system. However, the TMP recognizes that selective road expansion is needed to support growth. Actions to improve the road system focus on: Road System Hierarchy and Desiqn The major road system designated in the Regional Official Plan is composed of a functional hierarchy of arterial roads and freeways. The TMP recommends that this hierarchical approach be maintained, and design characteristics be detailed through the development of Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines. The TMP also recommends an updated Freeway and Arterial Road network for the Regional Official Plan that reflects changes to designations identified through the development of the TMP. Provincial Highways and Other Road Connections The Provincial Highway network forms the backbone of the transportation system in Durham. The TMP recommends that the Region petition the Provincial Government to: continue to improve the freeway system in Durham; and invest in trade corridors connecting the Region to markets in other parts of Canada and the United States. Regional Roads The Region is responsible for an extensive network of arterial roads and structures (bridges and culverts). The TMP recommends a series of actions aimed at ensuring timely maintenance, safe and efficient operation, and selective expansion of the Regional Road network. Road Safety Motor vehicle collisions represent a significant safety concern. They result in economic loss, personal pain and suffering, and occasionally the loss of life. To lessen the severity or eliminate certain crashes altogether, the TMP recommends addressing road safety in a proactive manner through the development and implementation of a Safety Management Strategy. The TMP also recommends: working with the Durham Regional Police and others to encourage more responsible driving habits; allowing electronic enforcement Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S~4 Recommended Plan - October 2003 ATTACHMENT# ...-3 TO 25 methods, where suitable; establishing appropriate policies and warrants for various traffic control measures; and using road safety audits in planning and designing future roads. Transportation System Management Transportation System Management (TSM) solutions can offer substantial, Iow-cost gains in operational efficiency. The Region will continue to apply a variety of TSM measures, including traffic control devices, computerized traffic signal co-ordination and localized roadway modifications. A wide range of emerging technologies, referred to as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), will also be considered. These solutions can make the transportation system safer and more efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, without the need for costly and intrusive road improvements. Examples of ITS measures include traffic surveillance and emergency vehicle signal pre-emption. The TMP recommends the development of an ITS Strategy, Incident Management Plans, and the continued upgrade and modernization of the Region's traffic control systems to maximize safe and efficient operation for a variety of modes. Goods Movement and Access to Ports and Harbours The TMP proposes a Strategic Goods Movement Network to ensure reliable and efficient goods movement within Durham Region and to the entire Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Implementation of this network will focus on actions to ensure routes are continuous, capable of accommodating heavy vehicles and connected to key destinations and intermodal facilities. Opportunities to use other modes, such as rail, will also be promoted. To gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by industry, a Goods Movement Roundtable will be established to provide an ongoing forum for industry and other stakeholders. Mitigating Environmental and Community Effects Expansion and increased use of the transportation system can contribute to unintended environmental consequences. These effects need to be considered and mitigated in the development and operation of transportation facilities. Actions to mitigate environmental and community effects focus on: Air Quality and Emissions Transportation is one of the largest sources of air pollution in Canada. By managing congestion and offering a choice of travel options, the adverse effects of transportation on air quality will be lessened. Technological advances to reduce energy consumption, improve engine and vehicle performance, and enhance fuels will also help. The TMP recommends that the Region: continue to participate in initiatives such as the Smog Summit and GTA Clean Air Council; and develop an education and marketing program to inform people of the impact of transportation related air pollution and travel choice decisions. Road Drainage There is growing concern over environmental issues related to stormwater drainage and its effects on receiving bodies of water and affected vegetation, soils and wildlife. The TMP recommends the implementation of a Road Drainage Policy to address this concern. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-5 Recommended Plan - October 2003 Traffic in Residential Areas Speed and volume of traffic travelling through neighbourhoods is a growing concern for many residents. In addition, the public is becoming increasingly concerned about traffic noise, particularly from major streets. To address these concerns, the TMP recommends the development of a Regional Road Traffic Management Policy, Hamlet By-pass Policy and Regional Road Noise Abatement Policy. The process for implementing the TMP and its recommended actions is cyclical and involves considerable public consultation. The process begins with the development of the TMP and the establishment of a policy direction. Through various annual programming exercises (e.g. Servicing and Financing Studies, the annual current and capital budgets and longer term financial forecasts), investment priorities and timings are established. The planning and design phase for future infrastructure begins once priorities are set, and follows the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. Physical implementation occurs with construction, and continues into the operation and maintenance of the facilities. Monitoring is undertaken to gauge the effectiveness of the policies in achieving the TMP goals and objectives. Shifts in underlying assumptions or achievement of objectives signal the need for a review of the basic policy direction, and the process starts again. A regular review of the TMP is proposed every five years, ideally at the same time the Region carries out the statutory assessment of the need for an update to its Official Plan. In the intervening period, the Region does not intend to update the TMP. For this reason, individuals must consider this plan in conjunction with the record of subsequent Regional Council decisions to obtain a complete understanding of current policy and plans. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-6 Recommended Plan - October 2003 27 7r SUMHARY OF RECOHHENDED ACTIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION HASTER ° Develop a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program to reduce projected year 2021 peak period automobile driver trips by 15% below forecasts based on current trends, focussing first on actions to promote: · Transit, pedestrian and cycling-oriented development through land use management; · Walking, cycling and ridesharing; and · Use of transit and other public transportation services. Subject to budget approval, engage the services of a TDM Co-ordinator to: · Plan and design a TDM Program; · Develop and conduct marketing and education initiatives related to TDM; · Approach potential businesses to participate in the TDM Program; Assess the potential market for ridesharing and, if promising introduce a ridematching service with the assistance of other groups and agencies; and · Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the TDM Program. Pursue funding opportunities with the Provincial and Federal Governments and the private sector for the TDM Program. Conduct a Commuter Parking Lot Feasibility Study to determine: · The potential location and demand for commuter parking lots; · How to integrate the lots into the overall TDM program and to co-ordinate with other Regional and GTA initiatives; and · Partnership opportunities. Petition the Federal Government to amend taxation laws to enable employers to provide income tax- exempt transit passes to employees. Investigate opportunities and, where feasible and subject to budget approval, lead initiatives to encourage intensification and more mixed-use development, and to create incentives for redevelopment and infilling adjacent to transit priority facilities, especially in the Highway 2 corridor. Prepare TDM-Supportive Land use Guidelines in consultation with the Local Municipalities that: Define the concept and elements of TDM-supportive land use patterns; · Plan for transit services and TBM-supportive facilities in the formative stage of plan development; · Determine applicable locations for TDM-supportive development, which will typically be adjacent to Transit Corridors and Transportation Centres; · Identify complementary policies and initiatives; and · Define implementation and performance measures. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page $-7 Recommended Plan - October 2003 28 ATTACHMENT # ~,-.~..~TO 11. 12. Develop requires: a Development Application Checklist in consultation with the Local Municipalities that Consistency with the approved TDM-Supportive Land Use Guidelines; .% ,couragement and support for the safe and convenient use of transportation modes other than the automobile; · The early input of transit agencies in the review of development applications; · The presence of a grid system of arterial, and collector roads where necessary; and · A plan for implementing transit service and TDM-supportive facilities early in developing areas. Examine the concept of Activity Centres and Transit Corridor Districts through the Regional Official Plan review as an approach to promoting transit-supportive development in desired locations. Develop a Regional Bicycle Plan in consultation with the Local Municipalities, the Ministry of Transportation and other stakeholders, which: · Focuses activity on the Local Municipal road and path systems; · Connects the Local Municipal bicycle systems together; · Integrates with other modes of transportation; · Considers the need for bicycle facilities within Regional Road corridors; · Identifies facilities that may be required on the Provincial Highway network to achieve network continuity, which may be subject to municipal funding; and · Defines an implementation strategy, identifying public education and marketing initiatives, costs, financing sources, and responsibilities. Develop guidelines for ensuring the needs of pedestrians and cyclists are considered in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Regional Road network. Designate the Transit Priority Network depicted in Figure 11 as part of the Regional Official Plan and, subject to budget approval, implement this network by: · Identifying right-of-way requirements within each transit corridor to permit service evolution, including needs for stations, and incorporating such provisions into the Regional Official Plan; · Developing a phased service strategy for evolving towards a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system; · Considering transit priority measures, such as reserved lanes, queue jump lanes and transit-activated signals, where feasible and warranted; · Incorporating policies and designations into the Regional and Local Official Plans to promote transit-supportive land uses abutting corridors and other supportive measures; and · Incorporating transit corridor design parameters into the Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines and TDM-Supportive Land Use Guidelines. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary- Page S-8 Recommended Plan - October 2003 ATTACHMENT #_ _--,-,-? TO 29 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Recognize Highway 2 as Durham's most significant transit corridor, and, subject to budget approval, develop the corridor to its fullest potential by: · Continuing to prepare corridor studies to outline the actions necessary to transform the existing road into a "mainstreet"; · Requiring transit-supportive land uses as development and redevelopment occurs; · Enhancing streetscape and urban design; · Balancing the need to preserve mobility with the desire to create a more pedestrian- oriented environment in the review of operating conditions and development applications; and · Incorporating appropriate supporting policies and designations into the Regional and Local Official Plans. Request GO Transit to: · Expand commuter rail service through the City of Oshawa, to the proposed station in the vicinity of Harmony Road and Bloor Street, along the CPR Belleville subdivision; and · Expand bus services along Highways 401 and 407, and to northern urban areas in Durham Region, and begin by providing more service on existing routes. Subject to budget approval (if necessary), support the protection of corridors for future: · Transit service to the future Seaton community in the City of Pickering, in the vicinity of Brock Road and Taunton Road, along the CPR Belleville subdivision; · Transit service to the Municipality of Clarington along the CPR Belleville subdivision, with stations in Courtice at Courtice Road and in Bowmanville at Green Road; and · Transportation opportunities in the CPR Havelock and former CNR Uxbridge corridors. Explore the interest in establishing a Community Transportation Program with potential stakeholders. Co-operate in the promotion of a GTA-wide inter-regional transit plan, after considering the financial and service implications for Durham. Request GO Transit, the Toronto Transit Commission and York Region Transit to introduce measures that make public transportation more attractive to longer-distance commuters. Encourage potential public and private sector service providers to participate more in the delivery of public transportation services in the Region, with a focus on: · Working with taxis and other commercial carriers to provide off-peak, Iow volume and non- traditional services, and to improve their connectivity with other public transportation services; and · Providing better service to the rural area and passengers with special needs. Conduct feasibility studies to examine the use of following corridors for passenger transportation uses: · The CPR Belleville subdivision between the City of Toronto and the Municipality of Clarington (Bowmanville); · Regional Highway 47 between Township of Uxbridge and York Region; and · Hydro corridors within Durham Region. Designate the hierarchical road system comprising Type A, B and C arterial roads and the freeway system shown in Figure '13 as part of the Regional Official Plan. Prepare Arterial Road Corridor Design Guidelines in consultation with the Local Municipalities and other stakeholders that: Regional Municipality of Durham Transportation Master Plan Executive Summary - Page S-9 Recommended Plan - October 2003 3O ATTACHMENT #.._~ TO 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. · Define the role of the arterial road system and public space principles; · Determine an appropriate approach for balancing mobility objectives for vehicular movement and property access with liveability objectives for community design, landscape character, and non-auto modes; · Define roadway access management criteria; · Provide design criteria for the roadway, boulevard and adjacent lands, such as road allowance widths, cross-section, location of utilities and connections, in advance of development, where possible; · Consider the most appropriate placement for pedestrian, cycling and transit facilities within the road allowance, subject to financial considerations; · Define implementation measures. Advise the Local Municipalities of the actions in Attachment 1 to the Transportation Master Plan regarding the designation and jurisdiction of specific arterial roads. Petition the Provincial Government to improve the Provincial Highway network in Durham Region through: · The extension of Highway 407 to Highway 35/115, including two high-speed freeway connections to Highway 401; · The expansion of Highway 401, including the construction of new or improved interchanges; · The extension of Highway 404 and the related widening of Highways 48 and 12/48; and · The improvement of Highways 7, 7A and 7/12. Request the Ministry of Transportation to review the location and configuration of future Highway 401 interchanges and grade separations in Durham Region, especially near Liverpool Road (City of Pickering), in the vicinity of Harmony Road (City of Oshawa) and east of Courtice Road (Municipality of Clarington). Petition the Provincial and Federal Governments to invest in the expansion and on-going improvement of Canada/U.S. trade corridors, especially as it relates to the freeway system. Request the Ministry of Transportation to investigate strategies, such as dedicated facilities, to improve the flow of truck traffic and the movement of goods. Request the City of Toronto and/or York Region to proceed with: · The continued widening of Steeles Avenue; · The improvement of 14th Avenue; and · The implementation of the Markham-Scarborough link. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-10 Recommended Plan - October 2003 AT?ACHMENT ~_ :~ TO RB OR't" # PD z,','/O - o .~' 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. Subject to review and approval through the Roads Servicing and Financing Study and appropriate budgets, develop and maintain the Regional Road network in a manner that promotes: · Safe and efficient operation for all road users; · Sufficient capacity to accommodate travel demands; · Cost-effective service delivery; · Asset management strategies for timely preventative maintenance and rehabilitation; · Investment decisions based on life-cycle cost consideration; and · The application of appropriate technologies. Require that utility cuts and other actions that detrimentally impact the life of a pavement or structure be minimized and restored to a reasonable state. Benchmark and monitor the effectiveness of infrastructure management programs. Engage the railway companies proactively to gain their support, including financial, for grade separating railway crossings of Regional Roads where conflict warrants have been established, beginning with: · Brock Road at the CPR Belleville (City of Pickering); · Bloor Street at the CPR Belleville (City of Oshawa); and · Hopkins Street at the CPR Belleville (Town of Whitby). Determine if there are locations on the Regional Road network where at-grade intersections should be grade-separated to alleviate traffic safety or operational concerns. Develop a Safety Management Strategy and establish targets to measure its success, which may include: · Striving for fewer fatalities and personal injury collisions; · Promoting safer walking and bicycling; and · Reducing the number of intersection-related collisions. Work with the Durham Regional Police Service and other stakeholders to reinforce the benefits of safe driving and to encourage more responsible driver behaviour through actions such as: · Conducting regular educational and promotional programs; · Promoting and initiating new programs like Road Watch, Save A Life and RIDE; and · Carrying out targeted enforcement initiatives. Establish and observe appropriate policies and warrants for the implementation of traffic control measures, including traffic signals, speed zones, and turn restrictions. Petition the Provincial Government to allow electronic enforcement methods, such as photo radar, where their introduction is feasible, cost-effective and likely to effect the desired change in driver behaviour. Examine safety explicitly in the planning and design process for future road projects through initiatives such as Road Safety Audits. Develop an Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the regional transportation system. Develop Incident Management Plans to outline traffic diversion strategies for unforeseen events. Designate a Strategic Goods Movement Network as part of the Regional Official Plan after consulting with the Local Municipalities and key stakeholders on the plan shown in Figure 17. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-11 Recommended Plan - October 2003 32 ATTACHMENT# 3 TO R ..... r~, # PD. 5,"~ "c'~ ~, 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. Confirm the Strategic Goods Movement Network by: · Signing preferred truck routes; · Identifying and promoting potential locations for intermodal transfer facilities to enable more use of rail and other modes; · Disseminating information on the network widely; · Considering roadway geometric standards that better accommodate trucks in design; and · Eliminating by-law restrictions to truck movement, where possible. Establish a Chairman's Roundtable on Goods Movement to provide a forum for on-going dialogue between industry, affected stakeholders, Local Municipalities, Senior Governments and the Region. Conduct or participate in goods movement surveys and other data collection initiatives to improve understanding of the structure and nature of freight activity. Continue to participate in programs and organizations, like the Smog Summit and the Greater Toronto Area Clean Air Council, aimed at reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality, and carry through with commitments. Conduct education and marketing as part of the recommended TDM Program to inform citizens about the adverse impacts of transportation-related air pollution and on measures to reduce auto travel. Train employees to be more environmentally responsible when operating vehicles. Develop a Regional Road Drainage Policy that balances environmental and development objectives and identify state of the art and best management practices for the mitigation of stormwater run-off from both public and private lands. Develop a Regional Road Traffic Management Policy in consultation with the Local Municipalities, the Durham Regional Police Service, and appropriate stakeholders to address concerns with traffic on Regional Roads in residential areas. Develop a Hamlet By-Pass Policy in consultation with the Local Municipalities that identifies criteria (including financial) for establishing the need and justification of future arterial road realignments around communities, and review the proposed by-pass locations designated in the Regional Official Plan for conformance with the policy. Consult with the aggregate industry and other stakeholders to establish preferred haul routes around sensitive residential areas using the Strategic Goods Movement Network as a basis. Develop a Regional Road Noise Abatement Policy in consultation with the Local Municipalities and the development community to establish noise level thresholds and applicable mitigation measures. Use the annual Servicing and Financing Studies and Operating and Capital Budget processes to update costs, refine priorities, and present a comprehensive program and financial perspective. Petition the Provincial and Federal Governments to provide municipalities with the tools to obtain sustainable, dedicated funding sources for financing transportation infrastructure and services. Subject to review and approval through the Roads Servicing and Financing Study and Roads Capital Budget, proceed with Municipal Class Environmental Assessment studies for the projects identified in Figure 16 in a timely manner. Preserve and if necessary mitigate environmentally sensitive and significant natural areas through planning, design, landscaping measures and best management practices when upgrading or expanding transportation facilities. Transportation Master Plan Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-Z2 Recommended Plan - October 2003 ATTACHMENT ~',, ~' TO 33- 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. Inform and involve the public in the planning, design and construction of Regional Road improvements to the greatest extent possible, in keeping with statutory obligations and project constraints. Plan infrastructure, including modifications, in a manner that recognizes implications for service level standards, operating and maintenance practices and costs for service delivery. Plan infrastructure to provide adequate snow storage space and adequate green space. Introduce right-of-way enhancements, such as street furniture and planters, in a manner that maintain safe traffic operations and preserves a clear, unencumbered right-of-way for maintenance services, wherever possible. Develop, and subject to budget approval, conduct a region-wide Transportation Monitoring Program, and report progress to Regional Council on a regular basis. Subject to budget approval, support new and on-going data collection initiatives critical to monitoring transportation conditions and predicting future needs, including the: · Census of Canada; · Transportation Tomorrow Survey; · Corridor Count Program; and · Regional Geographical Information System. Review the Transportation Master Plan every five years, ideally in conjunction with a review of the Regional Official Plan. Consider the policies and recommendations of the Transportation Master Plan in future reviews of the Regional and Local Official Plans. Regional Municipality of Durham Executive Summary - Page S-13 Transportation Master Plan Recommended Plan - October 2003 RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Report PD 41-03 concerning the TRCA's Watershed Planning Initiatives be RECEIVED for information. That Report PD 41-03 of the Director, Planning & Development be ENDORSED as the City's comments on the TRCA's Watershed Planning Initiatives; and That a copy of Report PD 41-03 be FORWARDED to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and to the Region of Durham for their information. PICKERING REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 41-03 Date: November 21,2003 35 From: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development Subject: Watershed Planning Initiatives Recommendations: That Report PD 41-03 concerning the TRCA's Watershed Planning Initiatives be RECEIVED for information; That Report PD 41-03 of the Director, Planning & Development be ENDORSED as the City's comments on the TRCA's Watershed Planning Initiatives; and, That a copy of Report PD 41-03 be FORWARDED to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and to the Region of Durham for their information. Executive Summary: The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has recently commenced several watershed planning initiatives in Pickering. Specifically, TRCA is: · implementing an integrated watershed planning process to fulfill the watershed planning requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; · initiating the Rouge River Watershed Planning Study and releasing a proposed work program for comment; · preparing the terms of reference for a Coordination Committee to oversee the implementation of the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan; and, · preparing a draft terms of reference for a Source Protection Plan for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds. The resolutions and TRCA reports relating to these initiatives were forwarded to all regional and local municipalities within TRCA's jurisdiction for their information. Staff has reviewed the watershed planning initiatives and supports this work. The information provided on the integrated watershed planning process is flexible enough to be used by municipalities and TRCA in addressing the unique needs of each individual watershed plan. The Rouge River Watershed Planning Study is underway, which will result in a 'State of the Watershed Report' in 2004. City staff has requested that Petticoat Creek be included in this Study. Further, a Source Protection Plan for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds would enhance protection of drinking water supplies including ground and surface water. Adequate funding and recognition from the Province is required to initiate the source protection planning. 36 Report PD 41-03 Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives Date: November 21,2003 Page 2 Financial Implications: None by adopting this Report's recommendations. However, the Planning & Development Department's 2004 draft budget submission contains a carry-over of $7,000 of unspent funds from the approved 2003 budget as the City's contribution to TRCA to fund the preparation of a source protection plan (line item "Duffins Creek Groundwater Management Project" (funded from Studies Reserve) in Consulting and Professional Account 2611-2392). Background: 1.0 TRCA's Watershed Planninq Initiatives 1.1 An integrated watershed planning process to fulfill the watershed planning requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) was approved by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). On September 26, 2003, the TRCA passed Resolution #A196/03 implementing an integrated watershed planning process to fulfill the watershed planning requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) (see Attachment #1). This generic watershed planning process will be used to guide the workplans and budgets for individual watershed plans throughout TRCA's jurisdiction, and particularly for those watersheds draining the Oak Ridges Moraine. Watershed plans are to be prepared in cooperation with TRCA's watershed partners over a two-year time frame. Funding requirements for watershed plans will be presented as part of the regional capital budget request. The watershed planning process is also to be used as the basis for preparing watershed-based source protection plans. TRCA staff was requested to report back to the TRCA Board on any necessary modifications to the watershed planning process once the specific requirements of the source protection plans or provincial ORMCP watershed planning guidelines are known. 1.2 The Rouge River Watershed Planning Study has been initiated by the TRCA with the proposed work program released to the Rouge Park Alliance, watershed municipalities and other stakeholders for comment. In May of 2003, the TRCA initiated the Rouge River Watershed Planning Study, and released a proposed work program for comments by the Rouge Park Alliance, watershed municipalities and other interested stakeholders. The Study consists of three phases over two years. The first phase currently underway consists of planning and designing a public involvement program. The administration of the Study will be directed jointly by the Rouge Park Alliance and TRCA. Similar to previous watershed planning exercises, a task force model consisting of municipal elected officials, representation from key stakeholder groups, and citizens will be responsible for developing the watershed plan. Report PD 41-03 Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives Date: November 21,2003 Page 3 37 1.3 1,4 The Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy, and Planning & Development staff are involved in the Study. The involvement of elected representatives from each of the municipalities within the Rouge River Watershed on the Task Force will be requested towards the end of Phase 1. The draft terms of reference for a Coordination Committee to oversee the implementation of the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan will be brought back for Council's consideration in early 2004, On June 16, 2003, Pickering Council supported the Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek, provided certain technical amendments were made to the Watershed Plan. Council also authorized staff to work with TRCA, other municipalities, agencies, residents and stakeholders as appropriate to provide input to a terms of reference for a Coordination Committee to be formed in the fall of 2003. Staff is currently providing input in the development of a terms of reference for a Coordination Committee that will oversee the implementation of the Watershed Plan. It is anticipated that the terms of reference will be brought to Council for consideration in early 2004. A draft terms of reference for a Source Protection Plan (SPP) for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds is being prepared by TRCA. On June 27, 2003, the TRCA passed Resolution #A5/03 requesting Provincial resources to develop a Source Protection Plan for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds and to identify the methodology and costs for developing these plans. TRCA had originally proposed this work in 2001 as a component of the overall Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan, with the intent of building upon the surface and groundwater data and models developed as part of that study. However, work on the SPP was postponed until the Province was able to recognize the SPP as fulfilling its anticipated requirements for watershed-based source protection planning. On July 25, 2003, TRCA passed Resolution #A6/03 continuing to seek funding to initiate a SPP for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds. This SPP, based on the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan, would provide a model for integrating watershed planning and source protection for the Oak Ridges Moraine and elsewhere in the province. TRCA staff is preparing a draft terms of reference for the preparation of a model SPP for the watersheds for review and discussion with its watershed partners. 38 Report PD 41-03 Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives Date: November 21,2003 Page 4 2.0 Discussion 2.1 2.2 The integrated planning process outlined by TRCA provides an appropriate means of fulfilling the watershed planning requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP). TRCA is waiting for confirmation from the Province that the recently completed Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan fulfills the requirements of the ORMCP in Pickering. Staff supports the integrated watershed planning process described in TRCA's workplan as a means of undertaking the watershed planning requirements of the ORMCP. The generic watershed planning process is consistent with the process generally followed by TRCA in previous watershed studies (e.g. Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan) and from other watershed-based projects. It also provides clarification as to the roles and responsibilities of municipalities and TRCA throughout the process. TRCA has indicated that "watershed" study areas, for the purpose of fulfilling the objectives of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, must encompass the full watershed areas from the crest of the Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario. Within TRCA's jurisdiction in Pickering, this would include the watersheds of Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek. Both Pickering and TRCA believe that the recently completed Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan fulfills the ORMCP requirements. In this regard, the Province has been requested to confirm that the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan is consistent with the ORMCP. The Rouge River Watershed Planning Study, resulting in a 'State of the Watershed Report' would provide the knowledge base needed for preparing a watershed management strategy for the Rouge River. Staff has requested that TRCA include the Petticoat Creek in this Study, rather than waiting until 2005. On September 22, 2003, staff met with TRCA to provide input to the workplan for the Rouge River Watershed Planning Study. Staff supports the overall planning exercise for the Study, which will result in a 'State of the Watershed Report' in 2004. The 'State of the Watershed Report' would provide the base information needed for preparing a water management strategy for the Rouge River. Staff also requested that TRCA include Petticoat Creek in the Rouge River Watershed Study, as both watersheds are adjoining and many of the same participants would be involved. As well, TRCA was made aware of several environmental studies pertaining to the Petticoat Creek watershed that have been prepared by landowners in the area that could be used as input into the Study. TRCA will consider the matter of including Petticoat Creek in the Watershed Study and respond accordingly. Report PD 41-03 Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives Date: November 21,2003 Page 5 39 2.3 Although there is no budget for undertaking the Rouge Watershed Study at this time, funding for technical studies for Phase 1 is to be considered in the 2004 Capital budgets for TRCA, Durham Region, York Region and City of Toronto. A Source Protection Plan (SPP) would protect and enhance the quality and quantity of ground and surface water for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds. The Planning & Development Department's draft 2004 budget submission requests the carry-over of $7,000 of unspent funds from the approved 2003 budget to assist with this initiative. A SPP for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds would enhance the quality and quantity of ground and surface water. It would involve the identification of potential contaminant sources, assessment of the vulnerability of groundwater systems, and result in the preparation of a management plan for these areas. The Planning & Development Department, in response to a previous request of TRCA, included a $7,000 item in its approved 2003 budget under the Consulting and Professional account, to assist with funding a SPP for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds. This work will not commence in 2003 as initially anticipated by TRCA. TRCA has requested the City maintain this budget allocation in 2004 (see Attachment #2). Accordingly, a City financial contribution to the study of $7,000 is included in the Planning & Development Department's draft 2004 budget submission, funded by carry-over. Durham Region is also providing financial support in the amount of $35,000. As well, Provincial funding and recognition supporting the development of a SPP for the Watersheds has been requested. Without this funding and recognition, TRCA advises it will not be possible to initiate the source protection plan. Attachments: TRCA Letter dated October 8, 2003, regarding workplan requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan TRCA Letter dated October 14, 2003, requesting financial support for the Duffins Creek Watershed Source Protection Plan 40 Report PD 41-03 Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives Date: November 21,2003 Page 6 Prepared By: Grant McGregor, MClP, Principal Planner- Policy Catherine Rose Manager, Policy Approved / Endorsed By: Neil ~3arrol~~_pp Director, Plan'rr~ & Development GM:jf Attachment Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City, Council ~ .... . ¢,~,; - , Th'~ J. Quinn/'Chief)~dmim-'~.r.,ativ~ Officer ATTACHUENT d I TO on$erv [loll for The Living City October 8, 2003 ..-?~?" cler Oi~ of Pickering Pickering Civic Centre One The Esplanade Pickering, ON LlV 6K7 C~TY OF PJCKERiN~ Dear Mr. Taylor: At Authority Meeting #7/03, held on September 26, 2003, Resolution #Al 96/03 in regards to the Workplan to Fuifill the Watershed Pianning Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) was approved as follows: THAT the Integrated Watershed Planning Process described in Part 1 of the Workplan to Fulfill the Watershed Planning Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation (O.Reg. 140/02) be used to guide the preparation of work plans and budgets for individual watershed plans throughout the TRCA jurisdiction, and particularly for those watersheds draining the Oak Ridges Moraine; THAT staff be directed to undertake the preparation of watershed plans, as per the planning schedule set out in this report, in cooperation with our watershed partners; THAT staff promote this watershed planning process as the basis for the preparation of watershed-based source protection plans and report back on any necessary modifications, as the specific requirements of source protection plans or provincial ORMCP watershed planning guidelines become known; AND FURTHER THAT all regional and local municipalities within the TRCA jurisdiction be informed of TRCA's long range watershed planning work program and of the Authority's commitment to undertaking this work in full co-operation with its watershed municipalities. Enclosed for your information and any action deemed necessary is the report as presented to the Watershed Management Advisory Board on September 12, 2003, outlining the TRCA's long range watershed plan~ing work program. We wish to emphasize the TRCA's intent to develop watershed pians in full cooperation with our watershed municipalities. We will continue with this commitment of cooperation in the preparation of watershed-based source protection plans, at such time as provincial source protection planning legislation ~s enacted, and will coordinate source protection planning work with the ongoing watershed plans to avoid any duplication of effort. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the undersigned at 416-661-6600 extension 5264. Sincerely Kathy Stranks Supervisor, Board Member Services 4! /Encl. TO: FROM: RE: KEYISSUE ATTACHMENTf ' TO REPORT d PD. ~ /-o '~ Chair and Members of the Watershed Management Advisory Board Meeting #4/03, September 12, 2003 Adele Freeman, Acting Director, Watershed Management Division WORKPLAN TO FULFILL THE WATERSHED PLANNING REQUIREMENTS OF THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN (ORMCP) Documentation of a generic watershed planning process and adoption of that process for the preparation of watershed plans and associated budgets for fulfilling the ORMCP watershed planning requirements of our partner municipalities. RECOMMENDATION THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Integrated Watershed Planning Process described in Part I of the Workplan to Fulfill the Watershed Planning Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation (O.Reg. 140/02) be used to guide the preparation of work plans and budgets for individual watershed plans throughout the TRCA jurisdiction, and particularly for those watersheds draining the Oak Ridges Moraine; THAT staff be directed to undertake the preparation of watershed plans, as per the planning schedule set out in this report, in cooperation with our watershed partners; THAT staff promote this watershed planning process as the basis for the preparation of watershed-based source protection plans and report back on any necessary modifications, as the specific requirements of source protection plans or provincial ORMCP watershed planning guidelines become known; AND FURTHER THAT all regional and local municipalities within the TRCA jurisdiction be informed of TRCA's long range watershed planning work program and of the Authority's commitment to undertaking this work in full co-operation with its watershed municipalities. BACKGROUND The watershed planning requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Act and Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation (O.Reg. 140/02), under section 24, require municipalities to: · initiate the preparation of watershed plans by April 22, 2003 for each watershed, whose streams originate on the ORM; · incorporate the watershed plan's requirements into the municipal Official Plan; · complete the watershed plans and ensure all major development conforms with the plan, before approving any major development application that is commenced on or after April 23, 2007; and 11 ATTACH~,~E~J3 #_ / TO REPOR'I' ~ PD_.....~_'O ~. in the case of York Region, complete a water budget and conservation plan, demonstrating that the water supply required for major development is sustainable, before approving any major development application that is commenced on or after April 22, 2004 for areas serviced by the Yonge Street aquifer. Shortly after the release of the ORMCP, York Region indicated to its two conservation authorities (CAs) its interest in continuing its long-established partnership with the CAs as a means of undertaking the watershed planning related aspects of the ORMCP. In consideration of its stringent deadlines, the Region expressed its need to ensure coordinated workplans were in place to fulfill the requirements. As the provincial watershed planning guidelines associated with the ORMCP had not yet been released' [anticipated to be released for public comment in September, 2003], there was a need to develop a common outline of anticipated watershed planning requirements, based on the experience of the Region and its CAs. This common watershed planning outline was intended to ensure consistency in approach between the CAs and provide a basis for long range budgeting exercises. A working group, consisting of staff from the planning and works departments of York Region, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), prepared a Workplan to Fulfill the Watershed Planning Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation (O.Reg. 140/02). The Workplan consists of two parts: Part 1 (attached) recommends a generic watershed planning process and outlines key deliverables required to fulfill the ORMCP. Specific features include: watershed planning is recognized as one component in the overall, ongoing process of watershed management watershed plans will be developed in three stages: characterization, analysis and evaluation of management alternatives; and preparation of the final watershed plan watershed planning is a partnership; there is a commitment to involve all key players, many of whom have been active participants in previous watershed initiatives studies addressing ground and surface water quality and quantity, aquatic and terrestrial resources, and water supply address the watershed planning requirements of the ORMCP, but other studies are needed to address the full range of community interests in York Region watersheds (i.e. human heritage, public use) a chart summarizing the watershed planning component studies provides a basis for reporting on study status and budget needs. development of draft implementation policy will form part of the new generation of watershed plans to facilitate the transition from watershed plan to municipal policy Part 2 outlines the watershed-specific workplans, including: recognition that "watershed" study areas for the purposes of fulfilling the full objectives of the ORM Act must encompass the full watershed area from crest of ORM to Lake. Within TRCA, this includes: Humber, Don, and Rouge Rivers and Duffins Creek watersheds. description of the current status of watershed plans and their component studies within York Region watersheds 3.2 ATtACHMENT,f_ I TO REPORT {f PD,,,, ~ / '- 0 3 reference to separate, watershed-specific workplans containing more details of the planning process, tailored to the needs of each watershed a template for presentation of the five year budget forecast of funds needed to fulfill the ORMCP. The generic watershed planning process described in Part 1 of the Workplan is consistent with the process generally followed by TRCA in previous watershed studies, and was drawn from the Watershed Demonstration Project "Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Watershed Planning, Implementation and Monitoring in the CVC, GRCA and TRCA" (CVC, GRCA, and TRCA, 2003). This process is being promoted by Conservation Ontario in its discussions with the province, as a basic framework for watershed-based source protection planning. The watershed planning process and the outline of watershed planning component studies appear to be supported by other CAs on the ORM and by the Regions of Peel and Durham. A draft version of Part I of the Workplan was circulated to the nine CAs in the Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition and to the Regions of Peel and Durham planning staff for comment. Overall, there was support for generic outline. All comments provided were incorporated into the final version. All members of the CAMC adopted the watershed planning outline as a means of reporting on status of their watershed plans. In June, 2003, at a meeting with the Region of Peel, TROA, CVC, and the Town of Caledon staff, there was agreement to develop a "Peel" version of the York Region document, based on the same generic approach. Durham Region staff have indicated their intent to host a similar meeting with the five Durham CAs. Although, in the case of the Durham/TRCA portion of the ORM, it is believed that the recently completed Duffins Creek Watershed Plan largely fulfills the ORMCP requirements. BENEFITS Documentation of the watershed planning process provides clarification and coordination between the Region and TRCA on roles and responsibilities throughout the process. Upfront agreement on the deliverables, scope, and schedule for these planning initiatives should streamline the budget process in future years. The'generic process still allows for flexibility in addressing the unique needs of each individual watershed plan, consideration of the level of previous work completed, and advancement of the science of integrated watershed planning and other innovative methodologies. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff propose to use the integrated watershed planning process, described in Part 1 of the Workplan, as the basis for preparing and updating watershed plans throughout the TRCA jurisdiction. Watershed plans will be developed, or updated as necessary, according to the following schedule: 13¸ ATTACHMENT# / TO REPORT ~' PD_ i-//-o ~ ~ Watershed 2002 2003 2004 2005 t 2006 Duffins C. 'Carruthers C " "-'~'~'" ' Rouge R. ~ Highland C. Humber R. Don R. ,Petticoat C. ~- ~' Etobicoke C , - !~ -.,,I,~.'~,-'l'- ase lA - Scop~ng Dark shade = Period of primary planning activity Phase 1B - Characterization Grey shade = Period of preparation or finalization work Phase 2'-Analysis and Evaluation Phase 3 - Plan Development This schedule recognizes the Regions' required timelines to address the ORMCP, the City of Toronto's priorities in implementing its Wet Weather Flow Master Plan, and the status of available watershed information and planning documents. Completion of this planning schedule is contingent upon available funding. Staff have begun the development of more specific work plans for each watershed, with outlines for the Rouge and Humber watersheds well underway. Consultations with municipalities and other partners are underway to obtain input to these workplans. Staff are attempting to obtain provincial review of the Duffins Creek Watershed Plan, and confirmation that the plan meets the ORMCP. FINANCIAL DETAILS TRCA staff are in the process of preparing 2004-2008 budget forecasts for watershed plans, using the template contained in this Workplan and which corresponds with the outline of study components. Funding requirements for watershed plans will be presented as part of the regional capital budget requests. Report prepared by: Sonya Meek, ext. 5253 For Information contact: Sonya Meek, ext. 5253 Date: August 22, 2003 Attachments: 1 ~ ~'~TORONTO AND REGION~e.~ onserva lon for The Living City October 14, 2003 Ms. Catherine Rose, Manager of Policy Planning and Development Dept. City of Pickering 1 The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 t ECEiVED NOV I 2 2003 CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Dear Ms. Rose: RE: Financial support for the Duffins Creek Watershed Source Protection Plan This letter is to confirm the TRCA's continued interest in pursuing the preparation of a source protection plan (SPP) for the Duffins Creek Watershed, with financial support from the City of Pickering in the amount of $7000. Durham Region has also provided financial support ($35,000). Funding and recognition of the work are currently being sought from the province. The TRCA had originally proposed this work in 2001 as a component of the overall Duffins Creek Watershed Plan, with the intent of building upon the surface and groundwater data and models developed as part of that study. However, work on the SPP was postponed until the province was in a position to recognize the SPP as fulfilling its anticipated requirements. With the adoption of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan, the Full Authority of TRCA passed the following resolution at its meeting #5/03, held June 27, 2003: "THA T the Province of Ontario be requested to provide resources to develop a Source Protect/on Plan for the Duff/ns and Carruthers Creek ~Yatersheds that will serve to identify the methodology and costs for developing these plans;'; TRCA's Full Authority further expressed its intent to pursue the preparation cf a source protection plan in this watershed, in its resolution regarding the provincial Advisory Committee's Report on watershed-based source protection planning. At Authority meeting #6/03, held on July 25, 2003, the following resolution was passed: 5 Shoreham Drive, DownSview' oniari0 M3N iS4 (4i6i 661'6~0© F~X ~6i~8~8 ~; jnle:a ~ REFORI ~ PD ~'/-0 ~ 47 -2- THAT the TRCA cont/nue to seek seed fund/rig to/n/t/ate a source prote~t/on plan for the Duff/ns and Carruthers watershed, based on the recently approved '~ ~Vatershed Plan For Duff/ns and Carruthers ~reek'~ to prov/de a model for the/ntegration of watershed plann/ng and source protect/on for the Oak R/dges Moraine and elsewhere in the province. TRCA staff are preparing a draft terms of reference for the preparation of a source protection plan for Duffins Creek watershed, for review and discussion with all watershed partners. If you have any questions, please contact either Don Ford, Hydrogeologist at TRCA (416-661-6600 ext. 5369) or Gary Bowen, Duffins Creek Watershed Specialist (416-661-6600 ext. 5385). We look forward to working with the City of Pickering on this important work. Yours sincerely, Sonya Meek Water Management Planner Resource Science Section cc. Grant McGregor, City of Pickering Don Ford, TRCA Gary Bowen, TRCA