Toronto and Region Conservation 2017 Progress & 2018 Budget Peel Council

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1 Toronto and Region Conservation 2017 Progress & 2018 Budget Peel Council November 16,

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3 Input $4,248, Projects Activities Watershed 2017 Output Increased coverage of Flood Monitoring and Real Time Gauging Dissemination of 97 floodline maps Terms of Reference for the Avondale Special Policy Area flood mitigation assessment and feasibility study. Finalizing Next Generation Watershed Plan Terms of Reference Coordinate and deliver 10 events and engage 500 participants in community based restoration initiatives Engage 8,300 students through Watershed on Wheels, Aquatic Plant Planting and Yellow Fish Road Programs Ongoing Citizen Science activities 10 natural channel performance monitoring sites 1,000m of riparian planting; 50m stream restoration 6ha of reforestation; 1ha wetland restoration 137 Regional Watershed Monitoring Sites Outcomes Improved public safety and awareness State of the Art flood management Reduced erosion Watershed Plan priorities implemented Highly connected, healthy habitats Shared data & effective planning tools 3

4 Input $7,157, Projects Activities Climate Change 2017 Output Install 2 real time gauges in Dixie-Dundas Special Policy Area 700m of the Mimico Channel cleaned-out for flood flow conveyance 3 major erosion control projects 3 new flood remediation studies Enhanced restoration of 4ha wetlands & 2,000m riparian habitat Enhanced 3ha reforestation & 100m stream restoration Implement 300m stream restoration in Alfred Kuehne (Spring Creek) Enhanced community-based restoration: planting 1,500 native shrubs and 400 native trees Install 2ha of Green Infrastructure Reduce GHG emissions at 5 Conservation Areas Increased delivery of GHG emissions reduction programs to PPG network 4 STEP technical briefs on renewable energy research Advancing 3 SNAP Neighbourhoods Deliver Greening Health Care to 4 hospitals 3 plain language summaries of vulnerability assessment reports to support collective action of Community Climate Change Partnership OCC undertook Peel Corporate Risk Scan to support Corporate Climate Change Master Plan development Outcomes Reduced vulnerability and risk across sectors and systems Resilient ecosystem services More distributed green infrastructure Increased carbon sequestration Sustainability technology market acceleration Reduced GHG from ICI sectors Renewed Peel climate change partnership 4

5 Input $4,244, Projects Activities Infrastructure 2017 Output Heart Lake water system replacement Complete TRCA Asset Management Plan Energy and Water retrofits at 3 Conservation Areas Upgrade Albion Hills beach centre septic system Ongoing electrical infrastructure upgrades at Albion Hills and Indian Line campgrounds Complete multiple property audits of TRCA lands in Peel Region Complete detailed design for new head office Construct 575m granular pedestrian trail and bridge at Lakeview Site, Albion Hills 140m Boardwalk construction in Palgrave Forest Wildlife Area Construct 3 Inter-regional Trail Connections Finalize 2016 annual report on visitor monitoring program for TRCA greenspace in Peel Region Outcomes State of good repair Exceptional natural and cultural experience Improved accessibility Sustainability through innovation Maximized youth employment opportunities Connected people and nature Inter-regional active transport 5

6 2017 PROGRESS 6

7 The Living City Report Card. Shared Data and Effective Communications 7

8 Accessible Science and Information Regional Watershed Monitoring: TRCA Open Data Portal Climate Change Assessments: Plain Language Summaries LID Guide: Interactive Wiki Website Fish Database Dashboard Supporting Evidence-based Planning and Decision Making 8

9 Flood Risk Management: Analysis, Assessment and Maintenance Humber River in Peel Region Floodplain Mapping Update Mimico Creek Hydrology Update Claireville Dam: Operations and Feasibility Assessment Claireville Dam: Implementing Dam Safety Review Repairs 9

Community and Greenspace Planning Environmental Assessment Planning: East to West Wastewater Diversion Strategy Phase 2 TRCA Trails Strategy Consultation Winter 2017 Heart Lake Operational Trail Plan

10 Community and Greenspace Planning Environmental Assessment Planning: East to West Wastewater Diversion Strategy Phase 2 TRCA Trails Strategy Consultation Winter 2017 Heart Lake Operational Trail Plan Fall 2017 Assessment of Critical TRCA Assets Fall 2017 Bolton SPA Comprehensive Review Fall 2017 Bram East SPA Comprehensive Review Ongoing support Dundas Connects Mississauga Ongoing support Accelerating Sustainability and Exceptional User Experience 10

Infrastructure Protection HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS 40 Restoration Projects in 2017 4 ha Forest Cover 7.

11 Resilient and Healthy Watersheds EROSION CONTROL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION 3 Erosion Control Projects in 2017 Malton Greenway Sanitary Infrastructure Protection Archdekin Park Bank Stabilization and Sanitary Infrastructure Protection Bren Road Sanitary Infrastructure Protection HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS 40 Restoration Projects in ha Forest Cover 7.5ha Wetland Restoration 2,000m Stream Improvements Archdekin Park Brampton Completed April 2017 Alfred Kuehne Phase 3 - Brampton In Progress Our Commitment to Action 11

12 Education, Outreach and Engagement 35+ Peel-wide Community Events so far in 2017 Plant Inventory & Maintenance Guidebook Peel-wide PAIE Language Events 300,000+ attending parks in Peel to date & counting Creative Nature Project - Mississauga Changing Behaviours 12

13 Transforming Neighbourhoods, Employment Lands and Fostering Healthy Lifestyles 4+ Events to Date 525+ Residents Engaged Heart Lake Fitness Trail County Court Neighbourhood Festival Our Commitment to the Future 13

14 Climate Change Key Performance Indicators: Establishing a Baseline 14

15 THEME OF 2018 Completing Milestones 15

16 Asset Management Plan Prioritizing in Peel 43 Machinery and Equipment 1 Work of Art / Treasure 8 Vehicles Total Inventory of Assets in Peel 337 Critical Asset Investments 162 Infrastructure 32 Land Improvements 91 Buildings and Improvements 16

17 Bolton Camp Phase 1 Completion Accomplishments Girls Can Too Caledon Council's Charity Golf Tournament Partnerships 2018 Roads Bridge Access 2018 Requested Site Servicing - $2.6M 17

18 Bolton Camp Phase 2 Regional Hub and Youth Centre Redevelopment Youth Programs Community Events Program Asset and Facilities Swimming Pool Recreational Hall Trails $10 million over 4 years ( ) 18

Bolton Berm Remediation Dixie/Dundas Flood Mitigation Downtown Brampton Phase

19 5 Year Flood Remedial Plan Progress Studies Completed Avondale 2D Modelling Study is Progress Malton Integrated Flood Analysis Implementation Phase Bolton Berm Remediation Dixie/Dundas Flood Mitigation Downtown Brampton Phase 2 Downtown Brampton Phase 1 Spring Creek Zone 7 Malton Integrated Flood Analysis 19

20 Albion Hills Dam Decommissioning End of an Era Eliminating Risk Restoring historic stream channel Advancing Albion Hills Master Plan Implementation 20

Emerald Ash Borer 5 th Year Update 10,085 ash trees removed since 2013 to September 2017 597

ash trees planned for removal in 2018 Removals program continue to be on schedule Ash tree stem

21 Emerald Ash Borer 5 th Year Update 10,085 ash trees removed since 2013 to September ash tree treatments since 2012 to June ash trees planned for treatment in ,280 ash trees planned for removal in 2018 Removals program continue to be on schedule Ash tree stem injections (TreeAzin) to protect seed/high value trees will be ongoing for the foreseeable future. 21

22 2018 Climate Risk Methodology 22

Collaboration, Alignment and Collective Impact Peel Climate Change Community Partnership STEP Collaborative *SELECT TRCA & OCC PROJECT EXAMPLES Flood Resilience Strategy Flood Remedial Technical

Strategy Natural Heritage Update for Resilience Planning Co-benefits of Urban Forest Analysis 3 CA s, CO and MOECC collaboratively bring online comprehensive access to: Technology Performance

23 Collaboration, Alignment and Collective Impact Peel Climate Change Community Partnership STEP Collaborative *SELECT TRCA & OCC PROJECT EXAMPLES Flood Resilience Strategy Flood Remedial Technical Studies Integrated Water Management Feasibility Study Low Carbon Communities Strategy Net-Zero Community Feasibility Studies and Benchmarking Community Energy Planning Research Heat Resilience Strategy Natural Heritage Update for Resilience Planning Co-benefits of Urban Forest Analysis 3 CA s, CO and MOECC collaboratively bring online comprehensive access to: Technology Performance Monitoring and Research Salt Management Tools and Training Outreach No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Diane Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario speaking at Peel Region (August 2017) on the significant role municipalities can play in addressing climate change. 23

24 THE NUMBERS 2017 /

25 2018 General Levy Municipal Apportionment Municipal Funders CVA Apportionment % * TRCA Adjusted CVA %** Funding $000 s Change % Region of Peel , Durham Region City of Toronto , Region of York , Town of Mono Adjala-Tosorontio TOTAL % 14, * Based on latest CVA data provided by the Province of Ontario ** As adjusted by TRCA policy. 25

26 2018 Preliminary Gross Operating Budget Funding Sources ($ Million) 26

27 High Level Budget Summary Peel Portion ($000s) Levy Funding By Peel 2017 Approved Budget 2018 Proposed Budget Variance 2018 vs 2017 Budget $ % General Levy 1,798 1, Special Levy 15,434 15, TRCA Levies before One-Time Costs 17,232 17, Special Levy EAB (130) (60.5) Special Levy Bolton Camp - 2,600 2, TOTAL 17,447 20,469 3,

28 2018 General Levy - Pressures Peel Portion ($000s) 2017 Approved General Levy Budget $ 1,798 CA Operating Pressures: Personnel Costs: Cost of Living, Benefits and Annualization of 2017 Decisions $ Proposed General Levy Budget $1,856 28

29 2018 Special Levy Pressures Peel Portion ($000s) 2017 Approved Special Levy Budget $15,649 Special Levy Project Funding Requests: Watershed - Terrestrial Natural Heritage and Sustainable Communities Climate Change Flood Remedial Works reduced in 2018 Infrastructure Asset Management and Bolton Camp Site Improvement $116 ($50) $428 Special Levy Costs: EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) Bolton Camp Site Servicing ($130) $2, Proposed Special Levy Budget $18,613 29

30 Budget & Forecast Peel Portion ($000s) Levy Funding By Peel 2018 Forecast 2019 Forecast 2020 Forecast 2021 Forecast General Levy 1, % 1, % 1, % 2, % Special Levy 15, % 16, % 16, % 17, % TRCA Levies before One-Time Costs 17, % 18, % 18, % 19, % Special Levy EAB 85 (60.5%) 50 (41.2%) 25 (50.0%) % Special Levy Bolton Camp 2, % - 0% - 0% - 0% TOTAL 20, % 18,142 (11.4%) 18, % 19, % 30

31 FUTURE PRESSURES Implementing Resilient Action 31

Future Budget Pressures ($000s) Project 2018 2019 2020 2021

Conservation Area Master Plan 1,800 2,000 2,000 2,000 Toronto

32 Future Budget Pressures ($000s) Project Capital Asset Management 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan 1,800 2,000 2,000 2,000 Toronto Region Wildlife Centre Bolton Camp Phase 2-2,500 2,500 2,500 32

33 Thank you for your support. 33

Region of Peel Budget Meeting

Region of Peel Budget Meeting 2018 Progress & 2019 Budget Presented by: John MacKenzie, M.Sc.(PI) MCIP, RPP Chief Executive Officer January 24, 2019 Presentation Outline Funding Streams Watershed Climate