AGENDA-Community Advisory Committee-20210218Town of Aurora
Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:Thursday, February 18, 2021
Time:7:00 p.m.
Location:Video Conference
Pages
1.Procedural Notes
This meeting will be held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
2.Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
That a Committee member be elected as Chair for Year 2021 of the
Community Advisory Committee (2018-2022 Term); and
1.
That a Committee member be elected as Vice Chair for Year 2021 of
the Community Advisory Committee (2018-2022 Term).
2.
3.Approval of the Agenda
4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5.Receipt of the Minutes
5.1.Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2020 1
That the Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November
19, 2020, be received for information.
6.Delegations
Note: Anyone wishing to provide comment on an agenda item is encouraged to
visit www.aurora.ca/participation for guidelines on electronic delegation.
7.Matters for Consideration
7.1.Memorandum from Manager, Business Support; Re: Update - Sports Field
Development Strategy
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That the memorandum regarding Update - Sports Field1.
Development Strategy and the Executive Summary be received;
and
That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Sports Field Development Strategy be received and referred
to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
2.
7.2.Memorandum from Sports and Community Development Specialist; Re:
Sports Plan Status Report 1
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(Presentation to be provided by Erin Hamilton, Sports and Community
Development Specialist)
That the memorandum regarding Sport Plan Status Report 1 be
received; and
1.
That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding
the Sport Plan Status Report 1 be received and referred to staff
for consideration and further action as appropriate.
2.
7.3.Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Henderson
Drive and Lee Gate Pedestrian Crossover
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That the memorandum regarding the Henderson Drive & Lee
Gate pedestrian crossover be received; and
1.
That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding
Henderson Drive pedestrian crossover at Lee Gate be received
and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
2.
8.Informational Items
9.Adjournment
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Town of Aurora
Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, November 19, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor Harold Kim
Balpreet Grewal (Chair)
Barry Bridgeford
Denis Heng
Janet Mitchell (Vice-Chair)
Sera Weiss
Laura Thanasse
Members Absent: Chris Gordon
Jennifer Sault
Other Attendees: Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk
Techa Van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Michael Bat, Transportation Analyst
Natalie Kehle, Analyst, Energy and Climate Change
Anca Mihail, Manager, Engineering
Lisa Warth, Manager, Recreation
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Sera Weiss
Seconded by Laura Thanasse
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Carried
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
None
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17,
2020
Moved by Sera Weiss
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September
17, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 CAC20-007 - Town of Aurora Community Energy Plan
Consultants Susan Hall, Partner and Project Lead, LURA Consulting, and
Megan Meaney, Executive Director, ICLEI, provided an overview of the
draft Community Energy Plan (CEP) detailing the development of the
CEP, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions produced by
the Town, strategies to reduce energy and greenhouse gases, and the
implementation of the CEP.
The Committee received the comments of the presentation.
The Committee inquired about the standards for the proposed retrofit
programs, and the effect of infill housing on the CEP data, and the
Consultants provided clarification noting that participation should not be
limited by the age of a home, and that the impact of infill housing is not
known.
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The Committee inquired about the achievability of the goals noted in the
CEP, and if there could be any COVID-19 impacts such as a
transportation offset from more people working from home. The
Consultants noted that there has been an increased sense of urgency to
begin ramping up the implementation of these plans and that there is no
COVID-19 related modelling at this time.
The Committee further inquired about the carbon sequestration
requirements for new developments, and the Consultants noted that it is
addressed in green development planning.
The Committee expressed concerns regarding the active transportation
component of the CEP including the required use of a car to get to certain
areas of Town, winter weather and servicing, and connections for
bikeshare services. Staff noted that there is a proposal for the 2021
budget for a consultant to work on an active transportation masterplan,
and the Consultant noted that feasibility is still being assessed.
The Committee suggested encouraging the research and development of
seasonal electric vehicles.
Moved by Laura Thanasse
Seconded by Sera Weiss
1. That Report No. CAC20-007 be received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding the
recommendations in the Community Energy Plan be received and
referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
6.2 Memorandum from Manager, Recreation; Re: Community Services
Pricing Policy and Ability to Pay - CAC Update
Lisa Warth, Manager, Recreation, provided a presentation regarding the
draft Pricing Policy and draft Access Policy, noting that the Policies will be
brought forward for Council consideration in early 2021.
The Committee provided feedback regarding the Access Policy subsidy
criteria and inquired about the subsidy criteria for life skills programs.
Moved by Laura Thanasse
Seconded by Barry Bridgeford
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1. That the memorandum regarding Community Services Pricing Policy
and Ability to Pay - CAC Update be received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Community Services Pricing Policy and Ability to Pay project be
received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
7.1 CAC20-004 - Pedestrian Grade Separated Crossings and Future
Priority Crossings within Barrie GO Rail Corridor
Staff provided a brief overview of the report. The Committee inquired if the
crossings will only accommodate pedestrians, and Staff indicated that the
crossings will meet AODA standards and also accommodate bicycles.
Moved by Laura Thanasse
Seconded by Janet Mitchell
1. That Report No. CAC20-004 be received for information.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Moved by Sera Weiss
Seconded by Laura Thanasse
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Carried
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Community Services
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Update – Sports Field Development Strategy
To: Community Advisory Committee
From: John Firman, Manager of Business Support
Date: February 18, 2021
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding the Sports Field Development Strategy and
Executive Summary be received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding the Update – Sports
Field Development Strategy be received and referred to staff for consideration and
further action as appropriate.
Background
The Town of Aurora engaged Monteith Brown Planning Consultants to undertake
research and prepare an Outdoor Field Development Strategy.
The need for a comprehensive sports field development strategy was identified through
2018 discussions at Council and with various sport field user groups regarding the
development of the Hallmark Lands. With conflicting information from user groups and
extensive research required to properly develop a strategy, staff recommended an
independent consultant be retained to conduct this research and develop a strategy.
Staff presented the Community Advisory Committee with an overview of the project
description on October 10, 2019.
Sports Field Development Strategy
The completed Sports Field Development Strategy (SFDS) was received by Council on
January 28, 2020. A copy of the Executive Summary is attached for the committee to
review and the complete study is available on the Town’s website. The SFDS addresses
the current and future needs for rectangular fields (e.g., soccer, football, rugby, etc.) and
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Update – Sports Field Development Strategy
February 18, 2021 2 of 2
ball diamonds. The SFDS does not address other outdoor sport facilities, such as
tennis courts, basketball courts, etc.
The SFDS identifies four strategic areas of focus for providing current and future sports
field needs:
1. Improve and re-purpose existing sports fields
2. Develop new fields and/or permit fields within existing and new parks
3. Expand partnerships
4. Modify operational practices
The SFDS applies the following criteria in prioritizing recommendations:
Add capacity (e.g., lights, turf, new supply, accommodate additional users, etc.);
Address a high priority need (e.g., large fields);
Leverage a community partnership (e.g., school);
Reduce conflicts (e.g., overlapping fields) and/or creates multi-field complexes;
Replace a facility(ies) that is underused or in poor condition;
Appear to be compatible with the surrounding uses (e.g., lighting, parking
impacts, etc.); and
Have a reasonable chance of being implemented (e.g., cost, approvals, etc.)
Staff submitted the attached report to General Committee on November 17, 2020
providing an update, including some initiatives that are planned or are underway.
Staff would like the committee to be aware of Sports Field Development Strategy and
have an opportunity to comment or ask questions related to it. Staff will be in
attendance to speak to the SFDS, review next steps, and to receive feedback from the
committee.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Sports Field Development Strategy (2020) – Executive Summary
Attachment 2 – Report CMS20-028, Sports Field Development Strategy Update, 2020-
11-17
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Executive Summary
Aurora is an active and growing community. Demand for sports fields is rising.
Usage data and input from user groups indicate that the Town’s supply of sports fields – including ball
diamonds and rectangular fields for sports such as soccer, football, rugby, lacrosse and field hockey –
are at or approaching capacity. With the Town’s population projected to increase 22% by 2031, sport
fields needs are also expected to increase, although at a slightly slower rate.
As Aurora begins to grow inwards and upwards, there will be fewer opportunities for community park
development, including sites that are large enough to accommodate sports fields. Increasingly, the Town
must explore options for optimizing its field supply and work in partnership with other landowners –
such as schools – to meet needs.
We must plan ahead, make the most of our assets, and work with others.
This Sports Field Development Strategy examines short and long-term needs through research and input
from local stakeholders and user groups. Strategies for meeting community needs are proposed, often
in partnership with others. It will take a variety of approaches and sustained investment to address
community needs.
This Strategy uses market-driven provision targets that consider standards in nearby communities, but
that reflect Aurora’s specific usage and demand profiles. By linking the target to participation levels, we
can monitor trends and estimate long-term needs associated with local growth factors.
The Town has made strides, but strategic investment is needed to keep pace with
evolving interests.
To enhance capacity for soccer and other turf sports, the Town has recently invested in new and
improved rectangular fields at locations such as Stewart Burnett Park, Sheppard’s Bush Conservation
Area and through partnerships with schools. Efforts are also underway to address growing demand for
ball diamonds, as two diamonds are planned for the Hallmark Lands (a site recently purchased by the
Town for sport field development).
Nearly half of the 60 rectangular fields permitted by the Town are owned by non-municipal entities,
such as schools and The Stronach Group (“Magna Fields”). These fields are vital to meeting current and
future needs. As the 19 Magna Fields could be removed from service as early as 2022/23, we need to
start planning for their eventual replacement so as not to create a disruption in service.
Participation in sport is also evolving, with a growing emphasis on competitive sport, year-round
training, and high quality facilities. Participation in soccer grew tremendously in the early 2000s, and
baseball has been on the rise more recently. Other field sports also capture the interest of many
residents, and Aurora’s location in the Greater Toronto Area make it a convenient destination for
organizations serving the entire York Region.
Attachment 1
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Sports groups are seeking more and higher quality fields.
Consultation for this Strategy included stakeholder focus groups, surveys, interviews and written
submissions. All local sport field users were provided multiple opportunities to contribute.
Several organizations voiced a desire to improve and expand the sports field inventory to address their
waiting lists and/or enhance their programs. Groups identified that some Town parks contain multiple
types of sports fields (e.g., soccer and baseball), often with overlapping templates that do not allow for
simultaneous play. They also suggested that parks or school sites may have the potential for greater use,
particularly through the expansion of fields or installation of lighting and/or artificial turf.
Among the items most often sought by user groups are artificial and lighted fields, indoor fields for
winter use, locations with multiple fields, and barrier-free accessibility. Not only do these features
facilitate local needs, they also help groups to attract and retain athletes and support sport tourism.
Fields are being used to capacity.
Despite declining registration in youth soccer, the demand for rectangular fields remains strong due to
increased interest in skill development, adult play, and growth in sports such as football and lacrosse.
Different age groups also require different field sizes, adding to the challenges of creating a supply that
adequately fits Aurora’s needs.
In 2019, the Town’s rectangular sports fields were booked 80% of the time (90% on weekdays and 57%
on weekends), while ball diamonds were booked 73% of the time (61% on weekdays and 22% on
weekends). These levels are indicative of a system that is being used to capacity, recognizing that some
smaller and lower quality fields are not fully utilized. It is important to note that no field can be booked
100% of the time due to rainouts, time limits and scheduling practices, field rest, etc. Usage is greatest
on senior/large fields, particularly those with lights and/or artificial turf.
More rectangular fields will be required to address growth and the closure of the
Magna Fields.
Because lit and artificial turf fields offer added capacity, the Town’s supply of 60 rectangular fields are
equivalent to 66 unlit fields. Based on a target of one rectangular field (unlit equivalent) per 85
participants, the available supply is currently meeting needs. However, growth-related demands will
result in a need for an additional 7 fields by 2031. In addition, it is estimated that approximately 13 fields
of varying sizes will be required to offset the loss of the Magna fields. This results in a total need for 20
additional rectangular fields by 2031; approximately two of these should be lit artificial turf fields.
Our needs are currently greatest for ball diamonds.
The Town permits 18 ball diamonds, all of which are Town-owned. Because lit diamonds (of which there
are 10) offer added capacity, the Town’s supply is equivalent to 23 unlit diamonds, the base level of
measurement in this Strategy.
Based on a target of one ball diamond (unlit equivalent) per 90 participants, the Town currently has a
deficit of two ball diamonds (unlit equivalents), increasing to 5 additional diamonds by 2031. The Town
is well positioned to address the short-term needs through the development of two diamonds on the
Hallmark Lands.
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The Town should employ a variety of strategies to enhance and expand the supply.
The following strategies have been identified to guide implementation; recommendations and options
have been developed for each:
Strategy 1: Improve and Re-purpose Existing Sports Fields
Strategy 2: Develop New Fields and/or Permit Fields within Existing and New Parks
Strategy 3: Expand Partnerships
Strategy 4: Modify Operational Practices
Recommendations – Rectangular Sports Fields
1.1: Convert fields to better match dimensions and uses with demands.
1.2: Add lighting to extend play opportunities.
1.3: Improve fields to enhance playability and address areas of demand.
2.1: Construct new fields to strengthen the supply of rectangular sports fields.
2.2: Permit more fields in existing parks.
2.3: Consider opportunity-based acquisition for sports field development.
3.1: Partner with School Boards to permit available school fields, most notably the York Region
District School Board. This would require the Town to allocate additional operating funding
toward field maintenance, in agreement with the respective school boards.
3.2: Partner with School Boards to improve and/or construct fields.
4.3: Upon termination of the third-party lease agreement, resume Town-operations of the Aurora
Sports Dome and investigate the potential to add air conditioning to maximize usage during
the summer months.
Recommendations – Ball Diamonds
1.1: Improve fields to enhance playability and address areas of demand.
2.1: Construct new fields.
3.1: Work with St. Andrew’s College to improve community access to the hardball diamond.
Recommendations – All Sports Fields
4.1: Identify and circulate opportunities amongst affiliated groups for last minute sports field
rentals.
4.2: Work with surrounding municipalities to ensure that cross-border sports organizations that
serve regional players have coordinated access to fields within and outside of Aurora and that
field capacity is properly managed. Consider restricting usage from organizations representing
memberships having a high percentage of non-Aurora residents.
Specific options for addressing sports field needs have been identified and assessed.
Several options (e.g., candidate sites) for enhancing the sports field supply have been assessed. A focus
has been placed on Town parks and schools, and different options are occasionally considered for the
same site (e.g., exclusively used for rectangular fields or ball diamonds). Priority and timing have been
assigned to each (see Section 6.4 for a summary).
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High priority projects are those that:
a) Add capacity (e.g., lights, turf, new supply, accommodate additional users, etc.);
b) Address a high priority need (e.g., large fields);
c) Leverage a community partnership (e.g., school);
d) Reduce conflicts (e.g., overlapping fields) and/or creates multi-field complexes;
e) Replace a facility(ies) that is underused or in poor condition;
f) Appear to be compatible with the surrounding uses (e.g., lighting, parking impacts, etc.); and
g) Have a reasonable chance of being implemented (e.g., cost, approvals, etc.).
It is recognized that implementation of some options may be impacted by site size/capacity, ability to
accommodate field lighting, other parkland priorities, partnership agreements, funding and community
support. The options represent a starting point for further analysis or partner discussions. New options
may emerge over time and should be evaluated against the assessment criteria.
Nothing in this report should prohibit the Town from continuing to undertake minor maintenance
and/or field improvements on an as-needed basis.
There are many options for addressing rectangular sports fields needs.
The Strategy identifies the potential to increase the supply by up to 37.0 rectangular sports fields (unlit
equivalents or ULE) through new fields, access agreements, and enhancements. Not all will be required
to meet community needs (20 additional fields are required by 2031), nor are all options mutually
exclusive.
Several options are presented to reduce conflicts through field conversions (e.g., Machell Park, etc.),
field improvements (e.g., Norm Weller Park, etc.), field development (e.g., small fields in new
neighbourhood parks), and expanded partnerships (e.g., facilitating access to YRDSB fields, turf field at
Cardinal Carter, etc.).
Summary of Rectangular Sports Field Development Strategies
Facilitating community access to YRDSB fields may be the Town’s most viable solution to replacing the
Magna fields as it could be implemented quickly and most school fields are smaller templates. In
addition, the Dr. GW Williams Secondary School site (which is slated for closure in 2023 but is
anticipated to remain in YRDSB ownership) presents an excellent opportunity due to its location and
size; additional discussions with the school board will be required to explore future options.
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There are fewer options for addressing ball diamond needs.
The Strategy identifies the potential to increase the supply by up to 4.5 ball diamonds (unlit equivalents
or ULE), largely through new field development. This is slightly less than the projected need for 5
additional diamonds by 2031.
Options for enhancing the supply of ball diamonds are few. Due to their size and buffer requirements,
ball diamonds are hard to fit within many parks. Further, there are no schoolyards or private parks in
Aurora that contain ball diamonds, putting the onus for provision solely on the Town.
The Hallmark Lands represent the most tangible opportunity to expand the ball diamond inventory.
Options for adding ball diamonds to existing parks without removing well-established and highly utilized
park amenities simply do not exist. Although some diamonds can be expanded to accommodate a wider
range of users, this will not add to the supply. Furthermore, viable options for accommodating the lit
hardball diamond recommended in the Town’s 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan have yet to be
identified.
Summary of Ball Diamond Development Strategies
New approaches and partnerships will be the keys to success.
As a best practice, opportunities to develop multi-field sports fields at a single location to accommodate
league play and tournaments should be encouraged. Where possible, new sports field development
should generally be full-size with goal posts (with consideration given to uprights), and supporting
amenities such as lighting, parking, spectator seating, etc.
With a limited land base available to construct new sports fields, there will be a need to expand existing
partnerships and/or form new partnerships with non-municipal organizations that provide outdoor
space. To meet future needs, the Town must build on its past success in providing or accessing outdoor
sports fields with partners, such as school boards, St. Andrew’s College, Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority, and others. Some of these options – particularly those involving artificial turf –
present the best opportunity for the Town to address not only soccer needs, but also the growing
demand of sports such as football, rugby and lacrosse. Any municipal investment in third-party fields
should be accompanied by a suitable agreement that protects the municipal investment and guarantees
appropriate community access.
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
General Committee Report
No. CMS20-028
______________________________________________________________________
Subject: Sports Field Development Strategy Update
Prepared by: John Firman, Manager of Business Support
Department: Community Services
Date: November 17, 2020
______________________________________________________________________
Recommendation
1.That Report No. CMS20-028 be received for information; and
2.That the Director of Community Services be authorized to enter into
agreements with local Schools and School Boards for the shared use of
sports fields, including any ancillary agreements required for same.
Executive Summary
This report is intended to provide Council with an update related to actions arising from
the Sport Field Development Strategy that was received by Council in January, 2020.
The Sports Field Development Strategy provided recommendations for field
development over the next 10 years to support existing and future sports field
needs
The Stronach Group has extended access to the fields previously known as the
“Magna Fields” through 2025
Development of two senior softball diamonds on the Hallmark lands will address
the immediate need for ball diamonds
Additional research from sport field user groups has not been possible during the
current pandemic/pandemic recovery environment
The Town is proceeding with non-capital works to increase the inventory of
smaller rectangular sports fields
Staff continue to review and implement opportunities for field development on
Town land or re-purposing existing fields
Attachment 2
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November 17, 2020 2 of 6 Report No. CMS20-028
Town staff are engaging local schools and school boards in discussions related
to partnership projects to develop additional full-size rectangular sports fields.
Background
The Sports Field Development Strategy provided recommendations for field
development over the next 10 years to support existing and future sports field
needs
On January 20, 2020 staff presented a comprehensive Sports Field Development
Strategy (SFDS) developed by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants. This SFDS is
needed to help ensure that the Town is properly positioned to meet the existing and
future outdoor sports field needs for the community. This will help maximize
opportunities with existing assets and provide informed recommendations for the
acquisition/development of new assets.
The most urgent need identified in the SFDS was the need to replace the fields known
as the Magna Fields, as it was anticipated that those fields would only be available for
use for another two or three years.
Analysis
The Stronach Group has extended access to the fields previously known as the
“Magna Fields” through 2025
Staff have recently received confirmation from a representative of The Stronach Group,
owners of the soccer fields on Wellington (formerly referred to as the “Magna Fields”)
that there are no plans to develop the property for the next five years and as such have
confirmed the availability of the Stronach Fields to be used as they are currently, in
support of the Aurora Youth Soccer Club through the Town.
Staff will be working with the Stronach Group to facilitate a name change for this
location, to ensure the fields are now referred to as the Stronach Fields, to accurately
represent the ownership of the property and to acknowledge the donation of field usage
by The Stronach Group.
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November 17, 2020 3 of 6 Report No. CMS20-028
Development of two senior softball diamonds on the Hallmark lands will address
the immediate need for ball diamonds
The SFDS identified the immediate need for two additional ball diamonds and
recommended that the Town proceed with the existing plans to build two senior softball
diamonds on the Hallmark Lands. On June 23, 2020 Council approved report CMS20-
14 and directed staff to commence the tendering process for this project.
Additional research from sport field user groups has not been possible during the
current pandemic/pandemic recovery environment
Following presentation of the SFDS to Council, staff began to undertake further
research to clarify and support the needs for additional specific sports fields. Shortly
thereafter, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were realized, and staff have since
been unable to continue to additional research.
Staff also began to engage sport field user groups to acquire more supporting data from
them related to their current and future sports field needs. Given that all of these user
groups are either completely or mostly volunteer-run, they have limited capacity to
engage in detailed research projects of this nature. Also, impacted by the effects of the
pandemic, Town staff have suspended any requests for further research from the user
groups.
Staff plan to re-engage user groups in the future, in order to obtain additional data to
support future field development recommendations.
The Town is proceeding with non-capital works to increase the inventory of
smaller rectangular sports fields
Operational Services, Parks Operations has included plans for the development of
lands within existing park spaces for future junior sized (3v3 and 5v5) rectangular fields.
As this work does not include any major construction or the installation of permanent
equipment such as goal posts, all work will be completed within normal operations and
within the 2021 Operating Budget. This includes:
Edward Coltham Park: two 5v5 fields
Trent Park: two 5v5 fields
Chapman Park: one 3v3 field (already used in previous years – no new work
required)
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November 17, 2020 4 of 6 Report No. CMS20-028
Staff continue to review and implement opportunities for field development on
Town land or re-purposing existing fields
Following the construction of the accessible playground at Queens Diamond Jubilee
Park, the existing 7v7 field was reduced in size, and while it meets the minimum
requirements of 7v7 field dimensions it is the smallest 7v7 field in the Towns inventory
and not well utilized by user groups for that reason. This field can remain as is and still
be available for training purposes, but can also be re-purposed for use as two 3v3 fields
in future.
Staff have also received a verbal commitment from the York Region District School
Board to enter into an agreement for use of the 7v7 field behind the former George
Street Public School. This property adjoins Lions Park and the field exists almost
exclusively on School Board land, with a small portion encroaching on Town land. Staff
will work with Legal Services to enter into a formal agreement with the school board.
Town staff are engaging local schools and school boards in discussions related
to partnership projects to develop additional full-size rectangular sports fields
Staff had initial discussions with the York Region District School Board, York Catholic
District School Board and St. Andrew’s College during the development of the SFDS
and are now re-engaging both boards to further investigate partnership opportunities.
Staff are attempting to meet with the York Region District School Board to discuss
opportunities at:
The Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School
Aurora High School
The new secondary school planned for 2024 opening on Bayview Ave.
Staff have met twice with the York Catholic District School Board to discuss
opportunities at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School and various Catholic elementary
schools.
The SFDS identified the sport field at Aurora Montessori School as a potential
partnership opportunity, however, upon discussion with the school it was learned that
future development plans for the school include removing the sport field for expansion
of the school building.
Staff will also be engaging the French Catholic School Board, St. Andrew’s College and
St. Anne’s School to further discuss potential partnership opportunities.
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November 17, 2020 5 of 6 Report No. CMS20-028
Advisory Committee Review
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was provided with an overview of the SFDS
during the development of the strategy, including an overview of how the study was
being approached, research being completed and the objectives. The CAC will be
updated on the progress to date at the CAC meeting scheduled for November 19, 2020,
and will continue to be engaged on an ongoing basis.
Legal Considerations
The Town will enter into an agreement with the York Region District School Board to
obtain an exclusive licence to access and provide permits for the soccer fields from April
to October of each year. The Town will be responsible for maintaining the fields, which
includes mowing, lining, and fertilizing. The agreement will also include insurance and
indemnification provisions. Any further agreements with other school boards will
contain similar provisions.
Financial Implications
As funding is limited in this regard, a clear funding strategy is required in support of all
initiatives arising from Town’s Outdoor Field Development Study. A funding strategy will
be presented to Council as part of future Sports Field capital considerations.
The additional field maintenance work for Lions Park can be accommodated within the
current Parks Operations operating budget.
Communications Considerations
The Town will use “inform” as the level of engagement for this initiative, under the
Town’s engagement policy. Communications will be issued through the Town’s website
and social media accounts, as needed, based on next steps.
Link to Strategic Plan
An Outdoor Field Development Strategy supports the Strategic Plan goal of Supporting
an exceptional quality of life for all in its accomplishment in satisfying requirements in
the following key objective within this goal statement:
Objective 4: Encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle
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Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
1. Council may provide further direction.
Conclusions
That the Director of Community Services be authorized to enter into an agreement with
the York Region District School Board for the shared use of sports fields.
Attachments
None
Previous Reports
CMS20-001 Outdoor Field Development Strategy, January 14, 2020
CMS20-014 Hallmark Lands: Request for Information and User Group Survey Results
Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team review on October 29, 2020
Approvals
Approved by Robin McDougall, Director, Community Services Department
Approved by Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Community Services
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Sport Plan Status Report 1
To: Community Advisory Committee
From: Erin Hamilton, Sport & Community Development Specialist
Date: February 18, 2021
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Sport Plan Status Report 1 be received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding the Sport Plan Status
Report 1 be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Background
This report provides a status update on work related to the Sport Plan since the hiring of
the Sport and Community Development Specialist in August 2019. The Sport Plan was
completed and approved by Council in late 2015 and contains 22 recommendations.
This report provides more details including:
A review of Sport Plan recommendations and discussions with Local Sport
Organizations resulted in eight key priorities over the next two years
A Gender Equity Report has been developed and initiatives established to
address gaps for women and girls in sport
Resources and guidance developed and delivered to support sport in the community
Active communication efforts allows for a greater outreach to the community
about sport and sport related topics
There is a need to respond to the changing demographics in Aurora by engaging with
newcomers and culturally diverse groups to better understand their experiences and
wants in relation to culturally appropriate sport offerings and introduction to
traditional Canadian sport
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Evaluating the future delivery of initiatives to ensure individuals can return to sport
and physical activity
Sport Tourism Strategy Development
A Mayor’s Roundtable of Sport initiative has provided an opportunity for local
sport groups to have open dialogue with Mayor Mrakas and other local sport
groups
Council approved the Sport Plan in 2015 in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan. The plan includes 22 recommendations to be implemented over five years.
In April 2019, Council approved a new two-year contract position, Sport and Community
Development Specialist, to continue with the delivery of the Sport Plan.
This report provides the Community Advisory Committee with a status update on the
work completed to date since the Sport & Community Development Specialist
commenced work on the Sport Plan in August 2019.
A review of Sport Plan recommendations and discussions with Local Sport Organizations
resulted in eight key priorities over the next two years
Upon the hiring of the Sport and Community Development Specialist, key steps were
taken to establish the goals and deliverables throughout the two year contract. A
thorough evaluation of trends, best practices and projects took place across Ontario
and Canada. Examples of key initiatives reviewed/include:
Canadian Women & Sport (formerly Canadian Association for the Advancement
of Women and Sport and Physical Activity) project with 20 communities across
Canada to evaluate the experiences of female newcomers in sport.
Sport for Life for ALL NEWCOMERS TO CANADA resource about creating
inclusion in sport and physical activity.
Recent attention in the media around abuse in sport and the need for the sport
community to take necessary steps to ensure a system is in place to support
safe sport. Multiple sport organizations have placed focus on this piece.
The heightened awareness of Parasport in Canada but identified lack of
programming for persons with a physical disability in the community.
In addition to an environmental scan, meetings took place through the months of
September and October 2019 with local sport organizations to learn more about their
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interests, key challenges and successes as an organization and their perspective on
some of the key priority areas of the sport plan. A total of 24 local sport organizations
(see attachment) participated in one on one meetings with ongoing work to continue to
meet with those organizations not available or who did not respond to a request for
meeting.
As a result of an environmental scan and engagement with local sport organizations,
the current work on the sport plan focusses on eight priorities that will impact sport
over the next two years.
The eight priorities include:
a. Cultural Diversity
b. Governance / Club Operations
c. Low Income Families
d. Marketing & Communications
e. Persons with a Disability
f. Sport Tourism Strategy
g. Volunteers
h. Women and Girls in Sport
In December, 2019, a meeting of the local sport organizations took place to present the
priorities and key initiatives applicable to each one. Twenty five individuals attended
representing a total of fifteen different organizations.
A Gender Equity Report has been developed and initiatives have been established to
address gaps for women and girls in sport
Inventory of Women and Girls in Sport – The Town of Aurora entered into a partnership
agreement with the Canadian Women & Sport in November 2019 to develop a formal
Women in Sport plan. The following outlines the key steps that have taken place since
March, 2020:
April 2020 – Canadian Women & Sport delivered a Gender Equity Report to the
Town of Aurora. Six priority gaps were identified and include Governance,
Awareness, Promotion of Women in Sport, Innovation Partnerships, Innovative
Programming and Innovative Recruitment & Retention
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The Town of Aurora has developed an Implementation Plan to move forward on
the six priority gaps outlined in the Gender Equity Report.
The Town of Aurora has created a Sport Equity & Inclusion Committee which is a
working group that will help guide the execution of the Implementation Plan.
Eight members have been recruited to the Committee and four meetings have
occurred. Committee members include representatives from:
Aurora King Baseball Association
Storm Volleyball
Aurora Diggers Softball Association
20 Female Leaders in 2020 Recipient
York Region District School Board
Central York Girls Hockey Association
Sport Aurora
Community Advocate for Women in Sport
The Committee has developed a Gender Equity Policy and is finalizing an
implementation plan, critical path and presentation to execute the policy with local sport
organizations.
WISE Fund Grant – The Town of Aurora was successful in receiving the Canadian
Women & Sport (formerly Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in
Sport) WISE Funding. The funding supported the launch of the 20 Female Leaders in
2020 program to support females in their pursuit of being a coach, official and board
member.
To date, 16 females have been selected across 11 local sport organizations. The
remaining positions will be filled through ongoing promotion and engagement of local
sport organizations. The selected females will participate in coaching and official
courses as well as professional development training. Each female is being featured
through the Town of Aurora Facebook page and will be engaged in various Town of
Aurora initiatives related to the Sport Plan.
The Town is hosting a National Coaching Certification Program Planning a Practice
course in March, 2021. This course will be free to the coaches that are part of the 20
Female Leaders in 2020.
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Staff are developing resources and working with topic experts to support the sport
community
Collaboration, resource sharing and access to topic experts is integral in moving
forward on addressing unfamiliar topics or enhancing the operations of organizations.
Resource on Working with Persons with a Disability – The Sport & Community
Development Specialist is working in collaboration with Community Programs to
develop a resource about working with persons with a disability. The resource is
available for Local Sport Organization administrators and volunteers. The resources
were shared with the Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee and Accessibility
Advisor for review and input incorporated into the final document. The resources were
launched and distributed to local sport organizations in early January 2021. Key
components of the resource include:
General education on working with persons with a disability
Funding opportunity to support participation of persons with a disability
Steps to create a welcoming environment for persons with a disability
Frequently Asked Questions
Community directory of local organizations they can reach out to if they have
questions about working with people with disability
Examples of ways to adapt activities (example from each of the four
environments – ice, field, gym and pool)
Scenarios and how to manage
Volunteer Orientation Manual Template - Community sport is largely dependent on
volunteers and would not exist without the countless hours of volunteers. However,
volunteer recruitment and retention is one of the most challenging areas for local sport
organizations. Through their work on the implementation of the Sport Plan, Sport
Aurora developed a Volunteer Development Strategy. One of the key recommendations
through the strategy was the need to create a Volunteer Orientation Package that would
support the training of new volunteers. The Town of Aurora has created the Volunteer
Orientation Manual template that can be adopted and customized by local sport
organizations. This resource is available on the Town of Aurora website.
Excellence and Retention of Women in Sport - In order to provide the community with
information and resources to support women and girls in sport, the Town of Aurora
hosted a virtual keynote address, in September 2020 by Sheilagh Croxon, 3-time
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Olympic Coach and one of Canada’s top Artistic Swimming coaches. Sheilagh’s
presentation focussed on excellence and retention of women in sport. Participants
learned about the high dropout rates of females in sport as well as the vital components
to keeping girls engaged, inspired and motivated for the long term.
Business Operations of Sport Through COVID-19 - The Town recognized the challenging
times local sport organizations were facing with a lot of unanswered questions and
uncertain times ahead. To support the organizations, Steve Indig from Sport Law &
Strategy Group joined one of the Mayors Roundtable of Sport Meetings to provide
information and guidance on business operations, employment, insurance, social media
best practices, Annual General Meetings and managing fees and refunds through the
pandemic. Furthermore, Mr. Indig provided a sample Informed Consent document for
minors and Release of Liability for those 19 years plus with additional recommended
language related to contagious diseases. These templates were used by many sport
organizations.
Upping Your Sponsorship Game Workshop – In partnership with SeeWhatSheCanDo, the
Town of Aurora hosted a sponsorship workshop to provide local sport organizations
with the necessary tools and resources to be effective in their sponsorship efforts. The
workshop addressed the current environment, the need to focus on digital assets and a
framework sponsorship package to use as a template. Each participating sport
organization was offered an hour of time with the presenters to work on specific
organizational sponsorship needs.
Active communication efforts allows for a greater outreach to the community about sport
and sport related topics
Sport Page on Town Website – A section of the Town of Aurora website was developed
to focus on sport related information. As work on the Sport Plan continues to take
place, more content will be posted. The website focusses on two sections as outlined
below:
Information for local sport organizations
o Club Operations Manual
o Volunteer Orientation Package
o Female Leaders in Sport
o Organization workshops and professional development opportunities
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Information for community members
o Links to local sport organizations
o Information about program fee subsidies
o Resources – Rowan’s Law (concussion information), Sport for Life parent
resources, etc.
Active posting on social media – In collaboration with the Communications Division, the
Town of Aurora has proactively posted information about sport related topics and Town
initiatives to keep the community informed. Information related to Town led initiatives
on females in sport programs and guest speakers. Further information has been shared
or retweeted about Sport Aurora’s All Kids Can Play Program, Rowan’s Law Day to build
awareness of concussion safety and National Coaches Week to say #ThanksCoach to
all the community members who contribute countless hours to coaching in sport.
There is a need to respond to the changing demographics in Aurora by engaging with
newcomers and culturally diverse groups to better understand their experiences and
wants in relation to culturally appropriate sport offerings and introduction to traditional
Canadian sport
The Town is currently evaluating alternative options to connect and hear from the
community in order to move forward on this priority in the Sport Plan. Plans to run
focus groups at the Welcome Centre Immigrant Services and students within both
School Boards could not proceed because of COVID-19 and staff hope to conduct these
at a later time. The Town will engage with all organizations to explore the option of
having individuals complete online surveys about their experience and needs in sport
and physical activity.
Sport Tourism Strategy Development
The Aurora Sport Plan and Economic Development Plan both identify a Sport Tourism
Strategy as a priority. With the Town being at a critical point in decision making about
future facility development, a sport tourism workshop is being coordinated for Council
and staff. This workshop will be a special meeting of Council and will provide Council
with information on the benefits and risks of engaging in sport tourism.
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A Mayor’s Roundtable of Sport initiative has provided an opportunity for local sport
groups to have open dialogue with Mayor Mrakas and other local sport groups
In Spring 2020, the Mayors Roundtable of Sport was launched and played a vital role in
connecting sports through an unprecedented time. Starting on April 8, 2020, virtual
meetings were hosted bi-weekly with a focus on various topics specific to returning to
sport in the midst of COVID-19. Some of the topics covered through the virtual
meetings included effective communication, engaging members virtually, risk
management, waivers, and supporting volunteers. A total of seven meetings have taken
place with up to 38 participants from local sport organization plus Town staff and
Council members at each meeting.
The Mayors Roundtable of Sport meetings will now be hosted on an as needed basis to
provide sport organizations with an opportunity to engage in discussion with the Mayor
on their needs, current challenges and opportunities for the Town to further support
sport.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – List of Local Sport Organization Meetings
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Attachment 1
Sport Plan One on One Meetings
Local Sport Organization List
The following organizations participated in one on one meetings in the Fall 2019 about the
Sport Plan:
1. Aurora Minor Ball Hockey League (meeting took place March 2020)
2. Aurora Barbarians Rugby Club
3. Aurora Community Tennis Club (meeting took place in December 2019)
4. Aurora Diggers Girls Softball Association
5. Aurora Ducks Swimming Club
6. Aurora Family Martial Arts
7. Aurora Football Club
8. Aurora Lawn Bowling Club (meeting took place in December 2019)
9. Aurora Master Ducks Swim Club (meeting took place in January 2020)
10. Aurora Men’s Slo-Pitch League
11. Aurora Minor Hockey Association
12. Aurora Opti Hockey
13. Aurora Senior Soccer Club
14. Aurora Skating Club
15. Aurora Sports Hall of Fame
16. Central York Girls Hockey Association
17. Evolution Gymnastics
18. Newmarket Huskies (meeting took place March 2020)
19. Northern Karate
20. Sport Aurora
21. Storm Volleyball
22. Total Tennis
23. York Curling Club
24. York Old Timers Hockey League
25. York Region Lions Football Association
26. York Sport & Social Club
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Aurora Sport Plan
Community Advisory Committee
Sport Plan Status Report 1
February 18, 2021
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Background
•In April 2019 Council approved a new two-year
contract position, Sport and Community Development
Specialist
•In August 2019 Sport and Community Development
commenced work on the Sport Plan
•Review of Sport Plan recommendations and
discussions with Local Sport Organizations resulted in
eight key priorities identified
2
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Review of
Sport Plan
Priorities
Sport
Plan
Priorities
1. Cultural Diversity
2. Club
Operations
3. Low Income Families
4. Persons with a Disability
5. Sport Tourism
Strategy
6. Volunteers
7. Women & Girls in Sport
8. Marketing &
Communications
3
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Women & Girls in Sport
Canadian Women & Sport delivered a Gender Equity Report in
April 2020.
Identified Priority Gaps
Status Report 4
Governance Awareness
Promotion of
Women in
Sport
Innovative
Partnerships
Innovative
Programming
Innovative
Recruitment &
Retention
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Women & Girls in Sport
Gender Equity Report and Moving Forward:
Implementation Plan developed to move forward on six
priority gaps.
Creation of Sport Equity & Inclusion Committee to guide
the execution of the Implementation Plan.
Four meetings have taken place with the Committee
Development of Gender Equity Policy and
implementation plans for local sport organizations
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Women & Girls in Sport
20 Female Leaders in 2020 Program
•Funded through the Canadian Women & Sport WISE
Fund
•Program financially supports female coaches, officials
and board members to obtain training and
professional development
•Females featured on Town of Aurora website and
Facebook page.
•Two females featured in a SeeWhatSheCanDo
Podcast
•March 6, 2021 –NCCP Planning a Practice course
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Sport Community Resources and Guidance
If girls are not active by 10
years of age, there is only
10% chance of them
being active for life
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Sport for Inclusion Resource
•Resources for Local Sport Organizations
•Provide education, guidance, scenarios and much more
on working with persons with a disability
Volunteer Orientation Manual
•Promotion of Town of Aurora initiatives related to the
Sport Plan
•Sharing, retweeting and liking posts of information from
local organizations that are beneficial to the community
Status Report
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If girls are not active by 10
years of age, there is only
10% chance of them
being active for life
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Business Operations Through COVID-19
•Steve Indig, Sport Law & Strategy Group
•Business operations, employment, social media, safety in
sport, AGMs and managing fees
Excellence and Retention of Women in Sport
•Virtual Keynote Speaker: Sheilagh Croxon
•3-time Olympic Coach and national leader
of women in sport
•32 participants –parents, coaches, officials,
administrators and teachers
Status Report
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Feedback from Sheilagh Croxon‘s Presentation
If girls are not active by 10
years of age, there is only
10% chance of them
being active for life
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If girls are not active by 10
years of age, there is only
10% chance of them
being active for life
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Upping Your Game Sponsorship Workshop
•Partnership with SeeWhatSheCanDo
•Provided tools and resources to support their
sponsorship efforts
•Addressed the current environment, need for digital
assets and provided a framework for a sponsorship
package
Status Report
Sport Community Resources and Guidance Page 36 of 45
Active Communication Efforts
A.Sport Pages on the Town Website
•Focus on two sections: information for Local Sport Organization
and Community Members
•Local Sport Organizations –orientation manuals, upcoming
workshops, and more
•Community Members –access to fee subsidy support, list of
Local Sport Organizations, and more
B.Active posting on Social Media
•Information about Sport Plan initiatives (i.e. –20 Female
Leaders in 2020)
•Retweet / share information information beneficial to the
community (i.e. –Sport Aurora’s All Kids Can Play, Rowan’s Law
Concussion Legislation)
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Respond to Changing Demographics
Engaging with Culturally Diverse Groups
•Steps to engage with community members about
their needs to participate in sport and recreation
•Partnerships with Welcome Centre Immigrant
Services and school boards to connect with
community members
•Due to COVID-19, considering options for online
surveys
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Sport Tourism
•Identified as a priority in both the Aurora Sport Plan and
Economic Development Strategy
•Critical point in decision making about future facility
development
•Identified need to host a sport tourism workshop with
Council and staff
•The purpose of the workshop is to identify the benefits and
risks of engaging in sport tourism
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Mayors Roundtable of Sport
•Scheduled to launch in May 2020 with quarterly in person
meetings
•Virtual meetings were launched April 8 to connect sports
through this unprecedented time
•Hosted eight meetings to date
•Up to 38 representatives from local sport organizations
attend each meeting
•Topics included but not limited to:
•Communicating effectively with members
•Supporting volunteers
•Risk management
•Engaging members virtually
•Future meetings will be scheduled as needed
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Thank you & Questions
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Prepared by: Erin Hamilton
Sport and Community Development Specialist
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Town of Aurora
Memorandum
Planning and Development Services
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Henderson Drive & Lee Gate Pedestrian Crossover
To: Community Advisory Committee
From: Michael Bat, Traffic/Transportation Analyst
Date: February 18, 2021
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Recommendations
1. That the memorandum regarding the Henderson Drive & Lee Gate pedestrian
crossover be received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding Henderson Drive
pedestrian crossover at Lee Gate be received and referred to staff for consideration
and further action as appropriate.
Background
As part of the approved Capital Project No. 34518, Town staff completed a
comprehensive review and warrant analysis following the recommended methodologies
of the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 15 for Pedestrian Crossing Treatment. The
findings were presented in Staff Report No. PDS18-080, dated July 17, 2018.
The staff report concluded a Level 2 Type C pedestrian crossover on the west approach
of Henderson Drive at the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate satisfied the minimum
technical requirements and therefore installation was recommended.
The warrant analysis is provided in Attachment 1 and the general criteria for the
proposed pedestrian crossover is illustrated in Attachment 2.
On July 24, 2018, Council subsequently passed the following motion:
1. That Report No. PDS18-080 be received,
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Henderson Drive & Lee Gate Pedestrian Crossover
February 18, 2021 Page 2 of 2
2. That this report satisfy Council’s conditional budget approval for Capital
Project No. 34518 – Pedestrian Crossings as per 2014 DC study in the
amount of $144,100;
3. That a Level 2 Type C pedestrian crossover be installed on Henderson Drive
at the west approach to the intersection of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate with an
estimated cost of $40,000 and the balance of $104,100 be returned to source;
and,
4. That Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be amended to prohibit stopping at any
time on both sides of Henderson Drive approximately 20 metres east and
west of Tamarac Trail/Lee Gate.
The Level 2 Type C pedestrian crossover was installed on October 29, 2020. Since then,
the following repair was completed by the contractor due to a malfunctioning flashing
beacon:
• The first instance occurred on November 26, 2020 where the flashing beacon
on the south boulevard malfunctioned and was continuously flashing without
any pedestrian activation. The Town immediately notified the contractor and
the issue was resolved on the same day.
• The second instance occurred on January 6, 2021 and was same malfunction
that occurred in October. The Town immediately instructed the contractor to
resolve the problem and investigate the root cause to ensure this issue does
not occur again. The issue was resolved on January 14, 2021.
In addition, residents raised concerns over non-compliances (i.e. drivers failing to stop
and yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing when pedestrian crossover is
activated). In response, Town staff contacted York Regional Police on January 25, 2021
(via email) and requested enforcement.
Attachments
Attachment 1: Pedestrian Crossovers Warrant Analysis
Attachment 2: Level 2 Type C Pedestrian Crossover
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Staff Report No. PDS18-080Attachment 2: Pedestrian Crossover Warrant AnalysisUnassisted Assisted Total100 750-6256118 4,990Yes Yes16420 3,936NoYes181432-No-21425 1,118NoYes***Pedestrian path approx. 40 m west of Bridgenorth DriveSnedden AvenueWatts MeadowAurora Grove Public School eastern accessWarrantYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoSightline constraintsLocated within 200 metres from controlled crossingSightline constraintsLocated within 200 metres from controlled crossingNoClift RoadPedestrianVehicleLocations< 200 m From Other Traffic Control DeviceTrail crossing approx. 180 m west of Monkman Court / Archerhill CourtNoMcClenny DriveNo-----Amberhill Way / Town Hall south entranceSightline constraintsUnassisted - adults and adolescents at or above the age of 12 are considered "unassisted" pedestrians.Assisted - children under the age of 12, senior citizens, disabled pedestrians and other pedestrians requiring special consideration or assistance are considered "assisted" pedestrians. In cases where an adult is accompanying a pedestrian included in the "assisted" category, both individuals should be counted as "assisted" pedestrians to reflect their higher vulnerability.RoadwaysRequirementsHollandview TrailHollandview TrailHenderson DriveStone RoadStone RoadJohn West WayVandorf SideroadHenderson DriveHenderson DriveVolumes (8 Hours)Tamarac Trail / Lee GateNoHenderson Dr Pedestrian CrossoverAttachment 1: Pedestrian Crossover Warrant AnalysisPage 44 of 45
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General notes:
- Required illumination of pedestrian crosswalk
and waiting area to be provided
- Accessible as per AODA
Ra-106.0 m20 m (recommended)100 m (maximum)20 m (recommended)100 m (maximum)Figure 36: Pedestrian Crossover Level 2 Type C – Intersection (2-way)
Book 15 • Pedestrian Crossing Treatments
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Henderson Dr Pedestrian Crossover
Attachment 2: Level 2 Type C Pedestrian Crossover
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