MINUTES - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee - 20160331
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Michael Thompson (Chair), Councillor Tom Mrakas
(Vice Chair), Juergen Daurer, Richard Doust, Stephen
Kimmerer, Eric McCartney, and Brian Trussler
Member(s) Absent: None.
Other Attendees: Councillor John Abel (arrived 7:10 p.m.), Councillor Wendy
Gaertner, Allan Downey, Director of Parks and Recreation
Services, and Samantha Kong, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Juergen Daurer
Seconded by Eric McCartney
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
CARRIED
Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 31, 2016 Page 2 of 3
3. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. PRS16-015 – Implementation of the Sport Plan
Staff provided a brief overview of the Sport Plan and discussed next steps to
implement the Plan.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Stephen Kimmerer
THAT Report No. PRS16-015 be received; and
THAT Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT tasks T1, T3, T15, T16, T17, T21, and T22 be referred to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee prior to a recommendation being
presented to Council.
CARRIED
2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule
Staff provided an overview of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the
corresponding Implementation Schedule.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Juergen Daurer
THAT the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule be
received; and
THAT Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
THAT tasks T1, T4, T4a, T4b, T5, T9, T16, T27, T30, T34, and T35 be
referred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee prior to a
recommendation being presented to Council; and
THAT task T41 be referred to the Trails and Active Transportation
Committee prior to a recommendation being presented to Council. .
CARRIED
4. ADJOURNMENT
Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 31, 2016 Page 3 of 3
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Juergen Daurer
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.
Attachment 1 – Extract from Council Meeting of March 29, 2016, Re: Report No.
PRS16-015 – Implementation of the Sport Plan
Attachment 2 – Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule
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9.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1.General Committee Meeting Report of March 22, 2016
(14) PRS16-015 – Implementation of the Sport Plan
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT Report No. PRS16-015 be received; and
THAT this report satisfies the conditional approval in the 2016 Operational Budget
and implementation of Sport/Sport Tourism Plan; and
THAT the services of Sport Aurora Inc. be engaged for one (1) year in the amount
of $56,000.00 to fulfill the short-term goals of the Sport Plan to be funded from the
2016 Sport Plan Implementation Funding Account.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
Attachment 1tachment
1
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. PRS16-015
SUBJECT: Implementation of the Sport Plan
FROM: Allan D. Downey, Director of Parks & Recreation Services
DATE: March 22, 2016
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT Report No. PRS16-015 be received; and
THAT this report satisfies the conditional approval in the 2016 Operational
Budget and implementation of Sport/Sport Tourism Plan; and
THAT the services of Sport Aurora Inc. be engaged for one (1) year in the amount
of $56,000.00 to fulfill the short-term goals of the Sport Plan to be funded from the
2016 Sport Plan Implementation Funding Account.
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
To receive Council approval for the engagement of Sport Aurora Inc.
BACKGROUND
The Sport Plan was approved by Council on March 8, 2015. Twenty-Two tasks within
the Sport Plan were subject of that approval and were to be completed over a period of
five years. Staff have placed the tasks in the following chart and identified the year in
which each recommendation will be presented to Council for approval:
Task
Number
TASK - Project Goals YEAR 1 YEAR 2-
3
YEAR 4-
5
Sport Leadership YEAR 1 YEAR 2-
3
YEAR 4-
5
T1
Develop an Aurora Sport Policy that outlines the role of sport in the
community. The policy should specifically address the roles and
responsibilities of the Town and local sport stakeholders including sport
clubs and collectives, the business sector, education, public health, etc.
√
March 22, 2016 - 2 -Report No. PRS16-015
T2
Change the name of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to the
Parks, Recreation and Sport Coordinating Committee. Expand the
Committee’s mandate to include sport matters including the implementation
of the Aurora Sport Plan and ensuring Town-wide priorities are addressed
through parks, recreation and sport.
√
T3
Reconstitute Sport Aurora into a Sport Council with an expanded mandate
and representation from the entire sport community. The Sport Council’s
Executive Committee should be appointed through a fair and transparent
democratic process.
√
T4
Add a Sport Development Officer as a new position in Parks and Recreation
Department to implement initiatives of the Aurora Sport Plan. √
Sport Sustainability YEAR 1 YEAR 2-
3
YEAR 4-
5
T5
Develop three year budget projections to deliver on the recommendations of
the Aurora Sport Plan and identify stable and alternate funding sources. √ √ √
T6
Seek Partnerships to address the financial implications of the Sport Plan to
secure and retain stable and alternate funding. √ √ √
T7
Develop a Sport Development Grant Program to assist groups in
implementing elements of the Sport Plan as well as in their efforts to
address their own sport priorities.
√ √
T8
Develop a list of sport opportunities that could benefit from sponsorships and
create a mechanism that that simplifies funders’ responses to sponsorship
opportunities.
√ √
T9
Create a Volunteer Development Strategy that addresses volunteer
recruitment, selection, training, retention and recognition. √
T10
Develop training programs and an e-tool kit that is focused on sport
volunteer priorities and that provides insights into recruitment, screening,
training, retention and recognition for use by sport stakeholder groups.
√ √
T11
Procure volunteer software that serves to develop a database of community
volunteers and matches perspective volunteers with the opportunities that
become available within the community. The software should also track the
number of active community volunteers and the annual number and value of
volunteer hours.
√ √
T12
Develop performance measures to capture the inputs, outputs, efficiencies
and effectiveness of sport delivery in Aurora. Annually report on the results
and any impacts on plans for the subsequent year. √√
March 22, 2016 - 3 - Report No. PRS16-015
Task
Number
TASK
Sport Participant YEAR 1 YEAR 2-
3
YEAR 4-
5
T13
Continue to provide the Physical Literacy training for persons working and
volunteering with pre-school and children’s groups and expand the program
to include all age groups.
√ √ √
T14
Train staff and volunteers in working with culturally diverse groups to better
understand their sport needs and look to other communities within the region
that have responded to changing demographics by providing both culturally
appropriate sports and an introduction to traditional Canadian sports
(Markham and Richmond Hill).
√ √
T15
Convene a meeting with agencies supporting persons with disabilities to
better understand their needs in being included in sport in Aurora. √
T16
Develop a Recreation and Sport Access Policy that identifies barriers to
participation and addresses mechanisms that can increase participation and
full access for residents from low income backgrounds.
√ √
T17
Work with Social Service staff from the Region of York to introduce sport
opportunities and support funding for persons from low income
backgrounds. Develop a brochure for Social Service workers to help their
clients navigate the sport system.
√
T18
Inventory existing participation of girls and women in sport to determine if
there are any gaps in participation. √
T19
Assess the current provision of sports for older adults by all sectors in
Aurora and work with the older adult population to address gaps and
emerging sport needs.
√
T20
Quantify participation of diverse and marginalized groups in sport and
measure the effectiveness of interventions. √
Sport Promotion and Celebration YEAR 1 YEAR 2-
3
YEAR 4-
5
T21 Develop a broad based Sport Marketing Strategy. √
Sport Tourism YEAR 1 YEAR 2-
3
YEAR 4-
5
T22 Develop an Aurora Sport Tourism Strategy. √
March 22, 2016 - 4 -Report No. PRS16-015
COMMENTS
Sport Aurora has played an integral role in the creation and development of the Sport
Plan and has now provided a proposal for the execution of tasks within the Sport Plan.
Sport Aurora has been a key driver in the development and delivery of many initiatives
related to Sports and Recreation over the past several years. They have developed the
expertise and volunteer base to establish community events such as:
•The Breakfast of Champions;
•Volunteer Recognition;
•Sports Hall of Fame;
•All Kids Can Play; and
•Coaching Clinics.
to mention a few.
They have also been successful in the promotion of sport tourism and the engagement
of local sponsors to support these events.
Sport Aurora Inc. has approached the Town with a proposal to deliver the tasks of the
Sport Plan and continue with their efforts to elevate sports and recreation in the
community. They would be a contracted service to the Parks and Recreation Services
Department eliminating the requirement for a Sports Development Officer at this time.
Sport Aurora Inc. has outlined their deliverables and the metrics for measuring success
that will be the subject of an annual report to Council. Recommendations will be
presented to Council by staff on the effectiveness of this contract and whatever
extension to the contract or modifications are warranted. Staff will be reporting to
Council on the effectiveness of this community partnership during the 2017 Operating
Budget deliberations.
ALTERNATIVE(S) TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Council could request that the Town not enter into a contract. This option would
require the hiring of a Sports Development Officer to assign the tasks identified in
the Sport Plan.
2.Further Options as required.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Sport Aurora Inc. has identified a fee of $56,000.00 for year one. Council has budgeted
$100,000.00 in the 2016 Operating Budget to support the recommendations of the Sport
Plan.
March 22, 2016 - 5 - Report No. PRS16-015
CONCLUSIONS
The partnership with Sport Aurora Inc. has been very successful for several years and
with the establishment of an infrastructure to deliver services to the Town, the
engagement of their services as a contract provider is an important step in continuing
the success of that partnership.
Staff will be providing recommendation to Council on extension of this contract for an
additional two years during the 2017 Budget deliberations.
PREVIOUS REPORTS
PR15-008 Development of a Sport Plan, March 24, 2015
PRS16-012 Sport Plan Master Plan, March 1, 2016
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 — Sport Aurora Inc. Proposal for Providing Sport Plan Delivery Services
to the Town of Aurora
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Executive Leadership Team Meeting, Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Prepared by: Allan D. Downey, Director of Parks & Recreation Services - Ext. 4752
Allan D. Dow Doug NWdorozny
Director of Parks and Recreation Chief Administrative Officer
Task
Number
TASK - Project Goals
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Priority Task Dependencies Task Assignment
(PMR)
Target
Start Date
Percentage
Completed
Target date to
be completed Budget Reqiured Approach
Indoor Recreation Facilities
T1
Undertake an architectural facility fit and concept design exploring the feasibility
associated with expanding the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC) to
include a gymnasium, multi-purpose program spaces and/or a full service
fitness centre (the latter subject to Recommendation #8). Implementation of
this recommendation depends on the Town of Aurora’s chosen course of action
for indoor aquatics (see Recommendation #4) as expansion of the SARC is
only a plausible consideration if not proceeding with a new multi-purpose
community centre.
√√High
Feasibility Study,
Approvals, Facility
Expansion
T2
Existing municipal facilities should be evaluated for ways to improve comfort
and facilitate opportunities for informal interactions and socialization to take
place (including within lobbies and other common areas) among all residents,
including but not limited to families, youth and older adults.
√√√√√√Medium Cost depends on
Enhancement
T3
Maintain a supply of five ice pads over the next five years with a greater
emphasis placed on tracking user registrations (particularly among residents of
Aurora) along with monitoring arena bookings and utilization rates.
Low
T4
In the event that the Town of Aurora is not interested in maintaining the status
quo regarding provision of indoor aquatics centres, cannot secure an
acceptable partnership agreement with a third party to access new pool times,
and is comfortable with the level of risk associated with adding new aquatic
infrastructure, one new 25 metre, 6 lane rectangular pool tank should be
explored in the following order of priority:
#4a
T4A
Undertake an Architectural and Engineering Study to determine the feasibility
and costs associated with adding a 6 lane, 25 metre pool tank to the existing
Aurora Family Leisure Complex (AFLC) through expansion of the building
envelop to the east of the existing aquatic centre space. This Study should also
include the feasibility and costs associated with renovation of the existing hot
tub and conversion of the leisure/lane hybrid tank to a warmer water leisure
tank.
√High Feasibility Study
#4b
T4B
Should the Study (noted above) deem the expansion of the AFLC aquatic
space not feasible or too costly, undertake a site selection process (as per
Recommendation #38) for the provision of a new indoor aquatic facility
containing a 6 lane, 25 metre tank, a warmer water leisure/therapeutic tank.
The provision of this aquatic facility should include a gymnasium, multi-purpose
program rooms and possibly a fitness centre (in-lieu of facilities being added at
the SARC). In tandem with this recommendation, explore alternative uses for
the existing aquatic facility space at the AFLC as this facility would become
redundant.
√High
Feasibility Study,
Study & Site
Selection Process
Park and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule
Attachment 2
Task
Number
TASK - Project Goals
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Priority Task Dependencies Task Assignment
(PMR)
Target
Start Date
Percentage
Completed
Target date to
be completed Budget Reqiured Approach
T5 Reclassify Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning and afternoon time slots as
prime time pool hours to encourage greater use of remaining pool capacity,
possibly through a review of the Town of Aurora Pool Allocation Policy.
√High Review Pool
Allocation Policy
T6
Undertake architectural concept plan and costing exercise to determine the
feasibility of constructing a gymnasium at the SARC (also refer to
Recommendation #1). The design of this gymnasium should be ‘sport friendly’
to facilitate objectives congruent with the Sport Plan and provide the necessary
features to facilitate locally-based sporting activities to occur. Implementation of
this recommendation will depend on the Town of Aurora’s chosen course of
action for indoor aquatics (see Recommendation #4) as expansion of the
SARC is only a plausible consideration if the Town does not proceed with a
new multi-purpose community centre.
√High
Refer to
Recommendation
#1
T7
Conduct an operating performance review of the AFLC’s gymnasium after it
has completed a minimum of two full years of operation whether programming
and rental opportunities are being maximized, along with any operational
adjustments or improvements required to this end.
√Medium
Operating
performance
review
T8
Proactively monitor membership,program participation,member
retention/satisfaction and other appropriate performance metrics associated
with the rejuvenated Club Aurora for a minimum of two years in order to inform
a subsequent business planning process that explores the viability and
suitability of expanding the Town’s full service fitness centre model to another
location(s).
√Medium
Refer to
Recommendation
#1
T9
An indoor tennis facility should only be pursued using an operating model that
is consistent with the Town’s existing practices, whereby the Town could be a
partner in the provision of land but would assume no operating responsibilities
or financial costs of operation, instead placing such responsibilities on a third
party that demonstrates a capability to sustainably do so. This will require a
Council decision to be made.
√Medium
Decision required
regarding desired
type of
partnership
T10
Continue to promote membership and program opportunities through the AFLC
squash courts in order to optimize use of these facilities, provided that there
continues to be market support and that the level of use justifies the financial
costs of operations.
√√√√√√Low Ongoing process
T11
Multi-purpose program rooms located within existing community centres should
be evaluated for improvement to increase their appeal and flexibility that
expands usage.
√√√√√√Medium Cost depends on type
of enhancement
T12
New multi-purpose rooms should be assessed through the proposed expansion
of the SARC (see Recommendation #1) and other appropriate projects, as well
as explored as part of private land development projects in areas of
intensification
√√√√√√Medium Ongoing process
T13
Consistent with the Aurora Public Library Facility Needs Assessment, the Town
should initiate discussions with the Aurora Public Library to discuss the merit of
reassigning responsibility of the Magna and Lebovic Rooms to the Library,
and/or redefining the programming focus in collaboration with Library Staff to
service mutually complementary objectives
√High Discussions with
Library Board
Task
Number
TASK - Project Goals
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Priority Task Dependencies Task Assignment
(PMR)
Target
Start Date
Percentage
Completed
Target date to
be completed Budget Reqiured Approach
T14
Pending outcomes of the Aurora Cultural Precinct Plan and other formal
studies within the Aurora Promenade, undertake a potential use study of the
former public library on Victoria Street to determine its suitability, capability and
associated costs for delivering services offered by the Parks & Recreation
Department or other municipal departments in order to address the needs of
intensifying populations that are expected to arrive shortly after the master
planning period in the Aurora Promenade
√High Re-use Study
T15
Continually assess,and augment where necessary,the delivery of ‘youth-
friendly’services and programming within the Town of Aurora’s existing multi-
use community centres and other civic destinations (e.g.Aurora Public Library,
former public library,etc.)by considering opportunities to improve spaces such
as multi-use program rooms,studio space,common areas and other
appropriate areas (also refer to Recommendation #2).
√√√√√√High Cost depends on type
of enhancement
T16
Continue to position the Aurora Senior’s Centre as the primary hub for 55+
programming while exploring ways to extend the reach of services into
neighbourhoods through use of existing multi-use community centres, parks
and other civic destinations (e.g. Aurora Public Library, the former public library
branch, etc.).
√√√√√√High Cost depends on type
of enhancement
Outdoor Recreation Facilities
T17
Establish a sports field complex containing a minimum of three lit full-size
rectangular fields and supported by appropriate facilities oriented to further the
player and/or spectator experience. One of these fields should be designed as
a ‘multi-use’ field capable of accommodating field sports beyond soccer.
√High
Capital cost range
from 500K to 750K
per field
T18
Construct one outdoor artificial turf field at Stewart Burnett Park, as per current
municipal plans, to service a broad range of field sports while providing the
Town with flexibility to accommodate future needs. Any additional artificial turf
fields beyond this one should be subject to confirmation through municipal
business planning exercises as per current practice.
√High
Capital costs range
from $1 M to $1.5 M
per field
T19
Continue to work with educational,industrial and other suitable partners to
provide rectangular sports fields on non-municipal lands.Any adjustment to the
supply of non-municipal fields should be considered and appropriately
reconciled by the Town of Aurora using existing and/or future parks,and
potentially through field capacity improvements such as lighting and/or artificial
turf.
√√√√√√High Ongoing process
T20
In consultation with local ball associations, construct one new ball diamond that
is designed to be ‘sport-friendly’ and employs a larger design template in order
to accommodate use by adult leagues and/or hardball users.
√High Cost depends on
upgrades undertaken
T21 Construct two additional outdoor tennis courts,preferably located in the
northeast to bolster geographic access across the Town.√High
Capital costs range
from $5K to $7K per
court
Task
Number
TASK - Project Goals
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Priority Task Dependencies Task Assignment
(PMR)
Target
Start Date
Percentage
Completed
Target date to
be completed Budget Reqiured Approach
T22
Create opportunities for outdoor pickleball through use of a multi-use court
template (e.g.lining new or existing tennis courts for both tennis and pickleball)
and providing a minimum of two courts that are preferably located in an area
having a high concentration of older adults.
√Medium
Capital costs range
from $5K to $7K per
court
T23 Explore the integration of multi-use courts through park renewal and
revitalization projects in areas where geographic gaps exist.√√√√√√Medium
Capital costs range
from $35K to $60K
per court
T24 Integrate minor skateboarding and biking zones within appropriate community-
level parks undergoing renewal and revitalization activities, largely consisting of
one or two basic elements similar to the Town’s existing model.
√√√Medium
Capital costs range
from $25K to $50K
per zone
T25
Construct an urban water feature employing a dual purpose design that
facilitates recreational use and lends itself to Town’s urban design and civic
placemaking objectives, potentially through revitalization project within the
Aurora Promenade.
√High Costs depend on size
and scale
T26
Integrate two ‘minor’ splash pads consisting of basic cooling elements
(designed to a smaller scale than the existing municipal template) to service
residential areas located west of Yonge Street, north and south of Wellington
Street.
√√Medium
Capital cost range
from $100K to $150K
per minor splash pad
T27
The provision of additional off-leash parks in Aurora should be evaluated using
a model similar to that used at Canine Commons, whereby a community
organization is primarily involved with the establishment, general maintenance
and ongoing operation of the off-leash area.
Medium
T28
Playgrounds should be provided in new and existing residential areas where
geographic gaps exist,generally calculated through application of an 800 metre
service radius that is unobstructed by major pedestrian barriers.
√√√√√√High Ongoing process
T29
Through the playground inspection and renewal process,evaluate opportunities
in which to incorporate barrier-free components to facilitate access to,and use
within the playground apparatus for persons with disabilities.
√√√High Cost depends on size
and scale
T30
An outdoor artificial rink,either in a new location or by upgrading an existing
natural surface,should be a consideration when undertaking civic planning,
urban design and/or economic development analyses given the sizeable costs
to construct and operate refrigerated rinks.
√√√√√√Low Cost depends on size
and scale
T31 Remain apprised of trends and usage at the McMahon Park lawn bowling
green through continued collaboration with the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club.√√√√√√Low Ongoing process
T32
Requests for facilities presently not part of the Town of Aurora’s core parks and
recreation service mandate should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, after
first considering the municipality’s role in providing the service in relation to
quantified market demand and cost-effectiveness of such services, while also
identifying potential strategies to address long-term need for such requests
should a sufficient level of demand be expressed.
High
Task
Number
TASK - Project Goals
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Priority Task Dependencies Task Assignment
(PMR)
Target
Start Date
Percentage
Completed
Target date to
be completed Budget Reqiured Approach
T33
To supplement decision-making and performance measurement exercises
supporting investment in facilities falling within and beyond the Town of
Aurora’s core recreation facility service mandate, collect registration information
from user groups regularly booking time in arenas, indoor pools, sports fields
and other major recreational facilities including through implementation of
allocation policies and other appropriate means.
√√√√√√High Ongoing process
Parks
T34
Re-examine and adjust, where necessary, the municipal parkland classification
system through the next Official Plan Review process based upon envisioned
land use forms and densities. In particular, the service level for Community
Parks should be revised downwards in the range of 1.0 to 1.5 hectares per
1,000 residents to better reflect current rate of provision, programmed and
unprogrammed space needs, and recognizing the limited availability of land as
the Town reaches build out of greenfield lands. Similarly, the Neighbourhood
Park/Parkette designations should also collectively target provision between 1.0
and 1.5 hectares per 1,000.
High
T35
Through the Town of Aurora Official Plan Review, integrate policies that
prescribe the ability to situate permitted active parks and outdoor recreational
uses within the Oak Ridges, where such parks and recreation uses cannot be
accommodated within the designated built-up or greenfield areas.
High
T36
At a minimum, target between 10 and 16.5 hectares of developable tablelands
within the quantum of parkland required to meet the parkland service ratios
articulated in the Town of Aurora Official Plan (as revised per Recommendation
#34), in order to accommodate active recreational facilities. The balance of
outstanding parkland requirements can be satisfied at the Town’s discretion
through either active or passive recreational and/or cultural purposes.
√√√√√√High
Costs depend on
acreage,
location,conveyance
amounts etc.
T37
Acquire larger Neighbourhood Parks and Community Parks as a priority to
ensure future populations have sufficient access to spaces that are capable of
accommodating a broad range of active recreational pursuits.Partnerships with
area municipalities should be explored as a means to bolstering active parkland
supplies since few opportunities remain to cost-effectively acquire and develop
larger tracts of parkland for active recreational use.
√√√√√√High
Costs depend on
acreage,
location,conveyance
amounts etc.
T38 Utilize a land banking approach to explore the potential acquisition of land(s) for
a future indoor and/or outdoor recreation facility complex that may be required
to service needs beyond the current five year master planning timeframe.
√√√√√√Medium
Actual costs depend
on location, acreage,
etc.
Task
Number
TASK - Project Goals
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Priority Task Dependencies Task Assignment
(PMR)
Target
Start Date
Percentage
Completed
Target date to
be completed Budget Reqiured Approach
T40
Work with the land development industry to innovatively address the need for
parks such as developing publically accessible lands on private land. At a
minimum, this may include providing enhanced pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure,
encouraging condominium developments that contain rooftop gardens and
courtyards, etc. through use of the Planning Act’s Section 37 provisions and
other creative tools.
√√√√√√High Ongoing process
T41
Augment the system of trails and pathways through continued implementation
of the Town of Aurora Trails Master Plan, explore barrier-free accessibility-
related improvements, and prioritize resurfacing and other required remediation
activities according to short, medium and long-term priorities.
√√√√√√High Refer to Trails
Master Plan
T42
Continue to pursue partnerships and funding opportunities with the Region of
York Transportation Department for the inclusion of barrier free access of
regional road crossings.
√√√√√√High Ongoing process
T43
The Town should implement a community allotment garden program on a trial
basis that consists of at least one site – if deemed successful by the Town,
additional sites should be secured in partnership with interested community
groups
√High
Costs depend on
location, acreage,
etc.
T44 Implement the Wildlife Park Master Plan to create a unique environmental area
within the Aurora Northeast 2C lands to showcase natural heritage and provide
opportunities for nature education and interpretation among residents.
√√√√√√High Refer to Wildlife
Park Master Plan
T45
Supplement parkland acquisition policies prescribed in the Town of Aurora
Official Plan with other appropriate means of acquisition, particularly with an
emphasis towards securing suitably sized and quality tableland parcels oriented
to active recreational uses
High