MINUTES - Community Advisory Committee - 20190620
Town of Aurora
Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Sera Weiss (Chair), Denis Heng (Vice Chair), Barry
Bridgeford, Councillor Rachel Gilliland, Chris Gordon,
Balpreet Grewal, Councillor Harold Kim, Janet Mitchell, and
Jennifer Sault
Members Absent: Chris MacEachern
Other Attendees: Anca Mihail, Manager of Engineering and Capital Delivery,
Lisa Warth, Manager, Recreation, and Linda Bottos,
Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Janet Mitchell
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Moved by Barry Bridgeford
Seconded by Chris Gordon
That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 2, 2019, be
received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Manager, Recreation
Re: Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study
Staff introduced the project consultant, Mr. Stuart Isaac, President of Isaac
Sports Group, who provided an overview of the feasibility study goals and
objectives including methodology, program development, design options, site
options, detailed financial operating analysis, and final report.
The Committee inquired about various aspects of the study including the
planned approach and detailed analysis of site options, identification and
analysis of community/user group needs and opportunities, carbon footprint
reduction, community engagement methodology, alternatives to chlorine, and
pool air quality.
The Committee made suggestions regarding community engagement to
include surveys, various social media platforms, and reaching out to potential
users as well as current users, group homes, private club members, and
therapy providers. The Committee further suggested consideration of a
subsidized fees assistance program to ensure that all residents have the
opportunity to use the facilities.
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Moved by Barry Bridgeford
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the memorandum regarding Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study be
received for information.
Carried
2. Memorandum from GIS Infrastructure Analyst
Re: Community Energy Plan (CEP) – Stakeholder Working Group
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and background to the
development process of the Community Energy Plan (CEP), noting that the
Stakeholder Working Group will contribute throughout the development of the
CEP.
The Committee and staff discussed opportunities for public outreach and input,
social media, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the plans being
developed by other York Region municipalities. Members of the Committee
expressed interested in participating in the development process.
Moved by Jennifer Sault
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That the memorandum regarding Community Energy Plan (CEP) –
Stakeholder Working Group be received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee nominate Barry Bridgeford to
participate in the Community Energy Plan’s Stakeholder Working Group
(SWG).
Carried
6. Informational Items
None
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7. Adjournment
Moved by Janet Mitchell
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Carried