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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-36-98 pJ:Po~M£NJ.OPA THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File # ~3 ~ I Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 Res. # C~pPa~-1 "j1~4'~j~ Report #: PD-36-98 File ~LN 15.11.3 By-law #q~a~~ Subject: WILMOT CREEK NATURE RESERVE 9~'s"s" ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FILE NO.: PLN 15.11.3 Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD-36-98 be received; 2. THAT the Environmental Management Plan for the Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve be approved; 3. THAT Council endorse the name Samuel Wilmot Nature Area; 4. THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority be requested to endorse the Environmental Management Plan; 5. THAT Staff be authorized to enter into discussions with the Ministry of Natural Resources to prepare a Joint Management Agreement and report back to Council; 6. THAT Staff be authorized to hold a Public Information Meeting to introduce the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area and the Environmental Management Plan to the community; 7. THAT the following actions be undertaken to secure the remaining lands for the Nature Area: i) THAT the attached bylaw be approved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Municipal Park License with Ontario Hydro for the Transmission Corridor on the east side of Wilmot Creek for a period of twenty (20) years; ii) THAT The Kaitlin Group be advised that as a condition of any further approvals or revisions to existing approved applications for Official Plan amendments, rezoning or plan of subdivision, Council will require the immediate dedication of the marsh and the 120 metre buffer area around the marsh, and the shoreline area as identified on Attachment #2; - 629 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 2 iii) THAT staff be authorized to investigate the means of acquiring the tableland portion of the remaining Kaitlin lands, west of the Toronto Street road allowance, as identified on Attachment #2 prior to consideration of any further approvals for applications related to the Port of Newcastle development; and iv) THAT staff report back on the use of the Toronto Street road allowance as part of the Nature Area. 8. THAT the attached by-law be approved to authorize the Treasurer to establish a Reserve Account for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area for donations and grants to implement the Environmental Management Plan; and 9. THAT the members of the Community Advisory Committee be thanked for their participation and input into the Environmental Management Plan. 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 In November 1995, Council authorized the purchase of 85 acres on either side of the Wilmot Creek valley from Ontario Hydro. In May 1996, the Municipality received title to the lands. The lands were purchased because they possess provincially significant environmental features rarely found along the Lake Ontario shoreline and it posed an opportunity to acquire waterfront land into public ownership. Section 4.6.4 of the Clarington Official Plan suggests that the Municipality explore the possibility of establishing a nature reserve in the Wilmot Creek area. In November 1996, Council authorized the preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP). An EMP is important in determining the appropriate balance between environmental protection and enhancement of the site while allowing public access. In March 1997, the Municipality retained a consulting team led by Bird and Hale Limited in association with Hough Woodland Naylor Dance, G.M. Sernas Ltd. and Shoreplan Engineering Ltd. to undertake the Environmental Management Plan for the Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve. ~~ REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 3 1.2 The Environmental Management Plan is now complete. A copy of the Plan has been distributed to Council under a separate cover. The Purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the study and highlight the key recommendations in the Plan. This Report will also discuss; a) anew name for the Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve, b) plan implementation; and c) marketing the Nature Area. 2. STUDY PROCESS AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2.1 Study Process The study was undertaken in the following three phases: Phase 1: The background, in which the existing conditions were determined and analyzed; Phase 2: The development of the Management Concept; and Phase 3: The preparation of a strategy to implement the Concept. 2.2 Public Consultation The study process provided opportunities for the public, agencies, major stakeholders landowners and interest groups to be informed and provide input. A Community Advisory Committee was formed to facilitate the sharing of information related to the study area, to give direction to the consulting team and to expedite the input of key agencies and the community. The Committee consisted of Planning and Public Works staff, a Council representative, Regional Works staff, representatives from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources and various citizen and naturalists groups. A tour of the Nature Reserve was held on June 13, 1997. Members of the Community Advisory Committee participated as well as representatives from ~~) REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 4 Ontario Hydro, The Kaitlin Group and The Rice Group. The tour was followed by a workshop at which various ideas for development of the Nature Reserve were discussed. A Public Information Centre was held on August 28, 1997 at the Parish Hall of St. George's Anglican Church in Newcastle Village. A Public Meeting was held on September 10, 1997 at the Newcastle Village Community Hall. In addition, three newsletters were issued throughout the study process. The public consultation process was successful in heightening awareness of the Nature Reserve, which was not well known previously within the community. The community was pleased that the Municipality secured the lands in the public interest. They also supported the need to balance protection and restoration of the site with public access. In addition, a number of individuals volunteered to assist in work projects such as cleaning up litter, trail monitoring and planting programs. 3. SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA 3.1 At a meeting of the Community Advisory Committee, it was agreed that the name 'Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve' was potentially confusing with the adjacent residential development using the name Wilmot Creek. The Committee agreed to rename the site Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. Samuel Wilmot was the founder of the earliest full scale fish hatchery in North America and a resident of Newcastle. The term 'Nature Reserve' did not reflect the recreational objectives in the Management Plan, thus 'Nature Area' was chosen. 4. THE BACKGROUND STUDY 4.1 The Background Study revealed a number of impacts that would pose threats to the natural environment, such as; • upstream erosion - 632 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 5 • damage and trampling from fishers • impact of recreational uses and pets • pesticide/herbicide use on the agricuRural fields in and adjacent to the Nature area The report states that there will be increasing pressures on the Nature Area as the Port of Newcastle residential area develops. 5. OVERVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 5.1 There are three components to the Environmental Management Plan. They are as follows; • Site Development and Management Options; • Nature Area Concept and Management Zones; and • the Action Plan. 5.2 Site Development and Management Options 5.2.1 Site development objectives were established to provide direction for the planning and environmental management of the site. They outline a framework of protection and enhancement measures which are essential to the long term health and quality of the Wilmot Creek ecosystem, and prescribe opportunities to be explored for appropriate use and enjoyment of the site. 5.2.2 Three management options were prepared which reflect the site development objectives. The three options were not intended to be mutually exclusive but may be combined to achieve the final plan depending on community support and interest in the site. • low use -low management approach controls site use and promotes natural regeneration of degraded areas over time; - b33 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 6 • increased use -moderate management approach provides public access to the least sensitive areas of the site, in conjunction with key environmental restoration and habitat enhancement measures and expansion of natural vegetation areas; and • higher use -higher management approach involves increased levels of intervention (i.e protection, restoration and enhancement measures) and management requirement to ensure that more intensified recreational uses are sustainable. 5.3 Nature Area Concept and Management Zones 5.3.1. The Concept Plan for the Nature Area is shown on Attachment #1. The Concept Plan is comprised of a series of zones which represent the natural environment areas of the site. Management strategies for protection, enhancement and remediation are prescribed for each zone. There are six management zones including; • wetland, • valley and stream, • buffers and barriers, • upland forest, • tablelands, including meadows, natural regeneration/reforestation, old orchards and roadside trees, • Lake Ontario shoreline. The key recommendations for the zones are outlined below; Protection and enhancement of Natural Areas • protection of the wetland, creek and valley by recommending reducing sediment loading and contaminant loading in watershed as a result of new development; 634 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 7 • protection of the provincially significant wetland - EIS to be undertaken to confirm sensitive 'no access' portions of the marsh and lower creek areas, and closure of inappropriate trails • establishment of wide naturalized buffers at the top of the valley, including lands at the rear of the water pollution control plant and the proposed stormwater management facility; • stream improvements -stabilization of creekbanks with riparian planting north of the bridge and at meander; • establishment of extensive reforestation zones on the tablelands to increase forest cover area; • establishment of meadow habitats; • retention of existing cultural landscape features including old hedgerows, roadside trees along Toronto Street. Passive Recreational Uses • establishment of entrances to the Nature Area on the east and west sides of the Watertront Trail, with two key parking lots and trailhead signs; • establishment of a managed trail system on both east and west sides, focused on tablelands and sited to minimize impacts on natural areas, with hierarchy of trail types, and informal lookout areas; • self-guided interpretive/educational program to promote natural and cultural heritage, environmental awareness and code of behaviour. 5.4 The Action Plan 5.4.1 The Action Plan provides guidance for the implementation of the Plan's recommendations. It assumes a slow phased approach that ensure environmental protection of significant areas as a priority and slow progressive development of recreational uses. The Plan assumes that the site will be managed by a community based ~J~ REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 8 organization over the long term. In the formative years, the Municipality will be required to provide leadership, funding and technical support. Staff are examining a number of options for managing the site and will report back to Council at a later date. 5.4.2 Phasing of Tasks The four components to the management of the site that require consideration includeAdministration, Promotion/PublicAwareness, Environmental Management and Recreational Management. The Plan prioritizes tasks for each component over the short, medium and long term. A transition phase includes tasks which are essential to project start-up and must be undertaken prior to implementation of the EMP. The tasks in the transition phase are discussed in more detail in Section 6 of this Report. 5.4.3 Cost Estimates There are a number of options for implementation of capital works projects. The municipality and other government agencies, and service clubs, businesses and private individuals are sources of funding. Special fund raising events are good ways to generate funds. Other sources include Canada Trust's "Friends of the Environment Fund", or Great Lakes 2000 Clean-Up Fund. The Plan provides preliminary cost estimates-for developing recreational facilities or implementing restoration/enhancement measures in each zone. Not only are unit costs provided but the total costs for creating a meadow, restoration/enhancement measures and recreation facilities are included. The cost estimates only reflect material costs, and assumes volunteer labour. The total material cost is estimated $300,000. 63b REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 5.4.4 Interpretation and Education PAGE 9 An interpretation and education program will compliment the recreational use of the site. It is also an essential element in educating the public on environmental protection strategies for the site. The Plan recommends natural heritage and ecology and cultural heritage themes as a basis for the program. A signage package has been included in the EMP. 5.4.5 Monitoring A Monitoring Committee should be established to create a Environmental Monitoring Program which provides quantitative information identifying changes to the environment related to the level of activity on the site and recommends mitigative measures prior to serious damage or loss of natural features and functions. The Committee would report to the managing body. 6. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 6.1 As indicated earlier in this report, a number of tasks must be undertaken prior to the implementation of specific projects. The following table describes the tasks that should be undertaken immediately upon approval of the EMP. Phasing and Priorities for the short, medium and long term are contained in Section 4.3 of the Environmental Management Plan. 637 REPORT NO.: PD-38-98 PAGE 10 Adminlatratlon Promotion/Public Awareness Environmental Recreation Management Management • approval of EMP by the • establish liaisons with • collaborate with MNR and • provide litter Municipality, MNR and local interest groups, schools anglers to establish fishing receptacles along the GRCA and service groups reshiction & promote public Waterfront Trail awareness • establish management • promote Nature Area to • determine limits of fishing • create and erect advisory board general public and posts signs signage in the Nature Area • identify liaison or • host a logo competition for • collaborate with Ontario • construct parking lot coordinator at the Municipality the area Hydro on Management off of Cobbledick Road practices in transmission carddors • secure lands for balance of • create a WEB site showing • collaborate with GRCA on • initiate research of Nature Area photos and promoting special subwatershed management themes for interpretive events issues (eg. sedimentation trails by local interest and water quality) groups • seeding and tree planting 6.2 Budget for 1998 Projects The implementation of the Plan will take many years and assumes that there will be financial and volunteer support over the long term. However, there will need to be a municipal contribution to construct base infrastructure and to cover operational costs. The Waterfront Reserve Account currently has $62,300.00 set aside for projects in the Wilmot Creek area for parking lots and Waterfront Trail improvements. Those funds will be used for 1998 Nature Area projects. Funds for future projects will be requested through the budget process in subsequent years. 6.3 New Reserve Account A new Reserve Account should be established for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area for donations from the public, and grants. The funds from this account will be used specifically for projects in the Nature Area. If is recommended that a new Reserve Account be established for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. 638 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 11 6.4 Agencv Endorsement of the EMP It is important that the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, as a steward of the watershed, and the Ministry of Natural Resources as a significant landowner, endorse the EMP. The EMP will be the basis of future implementation actions. It is recommended that Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources endorse the Environmental Management Plan. 6.4 Joint Management Agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources The Municipality and the Ministry of Natural Resources together, own the largest area of land in the Nature Area. To ensure the sound management of the area, it is recommended that a joint management agreement be prepared. This agreement would identify the lands subject to the management arrangements, the rights and obligations of each of the parties, reporting mechanisms, dispute resolution, and similar issues. It is recommended that Staff be authorized fo enter into discussions with the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the management of the site and that a joint management agreement be prepared for the Nature Area. 6.5 Lands to be Added to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area To date, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Municipality have acquired 57 ha (142 acres) of the total proposed land base for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. This includes portions of the original unopened road allowances for Cobbledick Road, the road allowance between Broken Front Concession and Concession 1 and the south part of Toronto Street. Additional lands are proposed to be added to complete the Nature Area as defined in the Environmental Management Plan. This section outlines the recommended actions to obtain these lands. The lands to be added to the Nature Area are shown on Attachment #2. - 639 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 12 6.5.1 Ontario Hydro lands A hydro transmission corridor bisects the Nature Area. These lands are subject to the recommendations in the Plan. Ontario Hydro has enquired whether the Municipality is willing to enter into a Park Licence for the easterly part of the transmission corridor (Park Licence Area A on Attachment #2) As a condition of the license, the Municipality will be required to reimburse 100% of all taxes or grants-in-lieu paid by Ontario Hydro. The current taxes are valued at $1,317.98. Should Council endorse the EMP, it is recommended that the Municipality enter into a park licence agreement for the hydro corridor on the east side of the valley for twenty (20) years. The existing orchard, which is situated on this property, shall be retained as a cultural landscape feature in the Nature Area. Ontario Hydro has leased the lands on the west side to a farmer until 2007. The Municipality could enter into a new license agreement with Hydro, once the license with the tenant farmer has terminated, (Park License Area Bon Attachment #2). It is recommended that the Municipality enter into a park licence agreement with Ontario Hydro for the 5.2 ha parcel on the east side of the Wilmot Creek valley. 6.5.2 Toronto Street Road Allowance The Toronto Street road allowance is closed south of the south limit of the Region's Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP). These lands would be incorporated into the Nature Area. The Toronto Street road allowance abutting the WPCP and south of the Foster Creek is currently open. It has a mature stand of trees on either side of the road. The EMP recommends that these lands be included within the Nature Area as a cultural landscape feature. The road allowance lands have also been designated in the Official Plan as Waterfront Greenway and is intended for the Waterfront Trail - 640 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 13 and as part of the buffer lands between the Wilmot Creek Water Pollution Control Plant and future residential development on Kaitlin Group land. Further, Council has previously set aside funds in the Waterfront Reserve Account for the construction of the Waterfront Trail in this location. The Kaitlin Group has applied to amend the Official Plan to use the Toronto Street road allowance to access the subdivision. If approved, it would result in the loss of at least one half of the trees and reduce the Municipality's potential waterfront parkland. Staff will be reporting on the road allowance issues in detail when we report on the Kaitlin Official Plan amendment application. 6.5.3 Kaitlin Lands West of the Toronto Street Road Allowance i) Stormwater Management Pond A storm water management facility is proposed on the lands to the west of the road allowance. The presence of this facility may visually disrupt the landscape, particularly if 2 metre chain link fencing surrounds the pond. This facility should be made complementary to the aesthetics and functions of the marsh and the Nature Area. The Plan recommends the use of native plantings, wet pond design and naturalized slopes. ii) Wilmot Marsh and Buffer Lands The Wilmot Marsh, the cornerstone of the Nature Area, is currently owned by The Kaitlin Group. It is suffering as a result of uncontrolled access. As long as the property is under private ownership, it is not feasible for the Municipality to spend time and funds for remedial measures. The Municipality will have the opportunity to request the gratuitous dedication of the wetland as The Kaitlin Group seeks additional development approvals or revisions to existing approvals. In the meantime, staff - 64l REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 14 recommend that the developer be advised the Municipality will require the dedication of the wetland as part of any revisions to existing or new development approvals associated with the waterfront lands including the 120 metre buffer from the wetland. iii) Tablelands In addition to the marsh, the shoreline area and the stormwater management pond, the Kaitlin Group also owns a portion of the tableland outside of the 120 metre buffer from the wetland. These lands are identirfied as "The Baldwin Meadow" in the EMP. The addition of these lands to the Nature Area provides for some lands for interpretative features, buffers the most sensitive portion of the marsh and provides for a transition from the manicured parkland along the Port of Newcastle waterfront to the naturalized environment of the Nature Area. In order to complete the acquisition of the Nature Area, it is recommended that Council take all possible steps to facilitate the dedication and/or acquisition of The Kaitlin lands west of Toronto Street. Accordingly, it is recommended: That The Kaitlin Group be advised that as a condition of any further approvals or revisions to existing approved applications for official plan amendment, rezoning or plan of subdivision, Council require the immediate dedication of the marsh and the 120 metre buffer area around the marsh, and shoreline area as identified on Attachment #2; That staff be authorized to investigate the means of acquiring the tableland portion of the remaining Kaitlin lands, west of Toronto Street road allowance identffied on Attachment #2 prior to the consideration of any further approvals for applications related to the Port of Newcastle development. 7. MARKETING THE NATURE AREA 7.1 In order to encourage community involvement, in terms of volunteer and financial support, a concerted effort needs to be undertaken to promote the site. The EMP does provide some direction to increase public awareness such as establishing - 642 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 15 liaisons with local interest groups, service groups and schools, scheduling interpretive walks and educational programs. 7.2 Promotional Document As part of the EMP exercise, the consulting firm of Hough Woodland Naylor Dance is preparing a small concise document that will be used to market the site. The document will be finalized by mid-April. The brochure will be a good marketing and education tool to solicit support from the community. 7.3 Public Information Meeting In addition to the promotional brochure, it is important that the planning process be concluded with a public forum for those who provided input last fall and for others. It would also be a good opportunity to solicit support and interest in the proposed Management Advisory Board. Staff recommend that a Public Information Meeting be held in the spring to introduce the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area to the public and solicit support. 7.4 Spring Events Public relations and promotion will be the on-going responsibility of the managing body for the site, but until that group is formed, the Community Advisory Committee for the EMP has suggested the following events be held for the 1998 spring and summer seasons; April 5, 1998 - Fishing Tournament hosted by the Bowmanville Creek Anglers Association, with fifty percent (50%) the proceeds being donated to the restoration projects in the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. April 18, 1998 - Spring Hike through the Nature Area. This event will be hosted by two members of the Community Advisory Committee. - 643 REPORT NO.: PD-38-98 PAGE 16 April 22, 1998 - Earth Day was chosen as an appropriate day to officially launch the.Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. On this day, school children, civic leaders and members of the public are invited to plant over 1000 trees on the site. May 9, 1998 - "girding Day" will be an informative session on birds for children and parents. This event is also hosted by members of the Community Advisory Committee and the Durham Field Naturalists. July 10-12, 1998 - Family Fishing Weekend is a province-wide promotion of family fishing. Promotional kits can be obtained by contacting the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Advisory Committee and Staff will combine efforts to promote this event. 8. CONCLUSIONS 8.1 The Environmental Management Plan is an important tool that will be used to assist both the private and public sectors in conserving, protecting and enhancing the wetland, and surrounding ecosystem as a priority. The document also provides direction for an appropriate level of public access to the site. The property has been acquired for future generations, the Plan will ensure it's protection and enjoyment. 644 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 17 Respectfully submitted, Franklin Wu, M.C.I. P., R.P.P. Director of Planning and Development ~'~ ~` Stev okes, P. Eng. Director of Public Works CS*DC*FW*df 16 March 1998 Attachment #1 -Concept Plan Attachment #2 -Lands to be Added Attachment #3 - By-law Park Licence Attachment #4 - By-law Reserve Account Reviewed by, 'f W.H. Stockwell Chief Administrative Officer Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Members of the Community Advisory Committee Mr. Guy Morey 20 Rutherford Drive NEWCASTLE, Ontario Li B 1 G7 Mr. Herb Taylor Bond Head Community Association 579 Mill Street South R.R.#8 NEWCASTLE, Ontario LiB 1L9 Mrs. Ester Allin Durham Region Field Naturalist R.R.#8 NEWCASTLE, Ontario L1B iL9 Mr. David Lawson Bowmanville Creek Anglers Association 111 Cedar Crest Beach Road Box 44, Group 5 BOWMANVILLE, Ontario Li C 3K3 645 REPORT NO.: PD-36-98 PAGE 18 Mr. Bill Newby Mr. David Rice Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association Rice Capital 71 The Cove Road 17 Dean Street NEWCASTLE, Ontario BRAMPTON, Ontario Li B 1 L6 L6W 1 M7 Mr. Warren Coulter C.H. (Chris) Vanderreest Ganaraska Region Conservation Ontario Hydro Authority 7676 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 300 P.O. Box 328 MARKHAM, Ontario PORT HOPE, Ontario L3R 2N2 Li A 3W4 Mr. Tim Rance Biologist Durham Region Ministry of Natural Resources 50 Bloomington Road West R.R.#2 AURORA, Ontario L4G 3G8 Mr. Kelvin Whalen The Kaitlin Group 1029 McNicoll Avenue SCARBOROUGH, Ontario M1 W 3W6 Mr. Thom Sloley Manager, Engineering Planning and Studies Box 623, 105 Consumers Drive WHITBY, Ontario L1 N 6A3 Ms. Evylin Stroud 89 Little Avenue BOWMANVILLE, Ontario LiC 1J9 Other Parties Mr. Kelvin Whalen The Kaitlin Group 1029 McNicoll Avenue SCARBOROUGH, Ontario M1 W 3W6 b46 ATTACHMENT #1 M [Z teeend a nei ~,,.,~es~a.~ti ~ . ,o..,.~ 4i en G~uil ~a M1 rJF e n ® Wr l.Wdmm ~ ©' ~ ~ BYX~ ei e ~ ~ q m a 4r•m s... u emna o ~m w a re.mw,ao~i se ..w, igr .+r„m. e ' ~w„~.re..m ~r r~wa. 09. ea.n.wea~mw ~^~ ~ ,e e ~ '1 i.~.~,.w. rvm ti<.~r ® vo~aam„aan n v ~ M a ~ tla . ra e.n~ w a.r Wilmot Creek Nature Reserve Environmental Management Plan HougM1 Woodland M1a}for pantt gae aoe Hale ua. ATTACHMENT A2 HIGHWAY 401 Municipal i Park Licence Area "B'• 0 0 Y U W J m m U ~ ~ ~ ~ NATURE AREA EXISTING OWNERSHIP MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON LANDS MINISTRY OF NATURAL ~'~`~ RESOURCES LANDS REGION OF DURHAM LANDS L4KE O/VTAR/O FUTURE LANDS TO BE ADDED ® ONTARIO HYDRO KAITLIN GROUP 0 50 IDO 150 200 m 98-OID 50 m Marsh & Shoreline Area w 0 z 0 0 ~ Municipal .- Park Licence Area 'A` Stormwater Management Pond Tableland Area SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA b48 ATTACHMENT x3 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 98- being a By-law to authorize the entering into a Park Licence Agreement with Ontario Hydro, the Owner of Utility Corridor located in Part Lot 31, Concession 1, of the former Township of Clarke, now in the Municipality of Clarington. WHEREAS, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has approved an Environmental Management Plan for the area south of the CN Railway, east of Cobbledick Road and west of Toronto Street, known as the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area; AND WHEREAS, the Ontario Hydro has agreed to lease a portion of the Hydro Transmission Corridor that traverses the Nature Areato the Municipality of Clarington for a period of twenty (20) years commencing on January 1st, 1998; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, and seal with the Corporation's seal, a Park Licence Agreement between Ontario Hydro, the Owner of the Hydro Transmission Corridor being Part 13 Registered Plan 10R-993 in Part Lot 31, Concession 1, (Township of Clarke) now in the Municipality of Clarington. BY-LAW read a first time this day of 1ggg. BY-LAW read a second time this day of 1 ggg, BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 1ggg. MAYOR CLERK - b~9 ATTACHMENT /4 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 98- Being a by-law to establish a Reserve Account for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has established the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, in Part Lots 31 and 32, Broken Front Concession and Concession 1 in the Township of Clarke, now in the Municipality of Clarington. AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deemed it appropriate to prepare an Environmental Management Plan for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Reserve. NOW THEREFORE, Be It Enacted and It is Enacted as a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington as follows: 1. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to establish a reserve entitled "Samuel Wilmot Nature Area"; 2. THAT the Reserve be used for the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. BY-LAW read a first time this day of 1998. BY-LAW read a second time this day of 1998. BY-lAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 1998. MAYOR CLERK _ ~ ~ n