MINUTES - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee - 20160915
Town of Aurora
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, September 15, 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: Al Downey, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services,
and Samantha Yew, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
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 Stephen Kimmerer
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2016
Moved by Stephen Kimmerer
Seconded by Richard Doust
That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 16,
2016, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None.
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference – Revised
Staff provided an overview of the proposed changes to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference. The Committee
provided suggestions, including:
• A new mandate that includes open space in addition to parks; and
• As per the Sport Plan, the addition of “Sport” to the Committee name,
and inclusion of sport-related matters in the Committee mandate; and
• Increase to two (2) members from the Sports Council; and
• The increase in frequency of meetings from bi-monthly to monthly.
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Richard Doust
1. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
– Revised be received; and
2. That the comments provided by the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee (PRAC) be considered by staff in preparation of the revised
PRAC Terms of Reference.
Carried
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6. Informational Items
2. Memorandum from Manager of Parks
Re: Pet Waste in Public Parks and Open Space
The Committee discussed possible strategies to deal with pet waste in public
parks and open spaces.
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Juergen Daurer
1. That the memorandum regarding Pet Waste in Public Parks and Open
Spaces be received; and
2. That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend to
Council:
1. That staff be directed to investigate a public education
program and public survey regarding pet waste in public parks
and open spaces.
Carried as amended
3. Club Aurora Membership Pass Summary Report for June and July 2016
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Stephen Kimmerer
1. That the Club Aurora Membership Pass Summary Report for June and
July 2016 be received for information.
Carried
4. Extract from Council Meeting of June 14, 2016
Re: Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2016
Moved by Eric McCartney
Seconded by Juergen Daurer
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1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of June 14, 2016, regarding the
Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee meeting minutes of May 31, 2016, be received for
information.
Carried
5. Extract from Council Meeting of July 12, 2016
Re: Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
June 16, 2016
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of July 12, 2016, regarding the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes of June 16,
2016, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
Juergen Daurer noted that a member of Club Aurora expressed concern regarding
the state of the lockers at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, noting more than
half of the lockers are not in working condition. Staff indicated that Infrastructure
and Environmental Services will be notified.
Eric McCartney inquired about the ownership and maintenance of feature walls to
entrances of neighbourhoods, and the demolition of the feature walls that were
located at the north-east and south-east corners of Batson Drive and Yonge
Street. Staff indicated that the ownership and maintenance of feature walls varies,
and that the feature walls at Batson Drive and Yonge Street were demolished as
they required very extensive restoration. Staff noted that there are no plans to
rebuild them at this time.
New Business Motion No. 1
Moved by Eric McCartney
Seconded by Juergen Daurer
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That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
1. That staff be directed to provide a review of the ownership, maintenance, and
replacements of all existing feature walls in the Town; and
2. That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of replacing the feature walls
at the north-east and south-east corners Batson Drive and Yonge Street.
Carried
Stephen Kimmerer requested an update regarding the proposed Ice Allocation
Policy update. Staff indicated that a report to Council is forthcoming.
Staff provided the Committee with an update on the Tender and construction
timelines of Mavrinac Park, and noted that construction will likely commence in
2017.
Stephen Kimmerer inquired about the development of the turf field at the Stronach
Aurora Recreation Complex. Staff indicated that it is currently in the Tendering
process, and that a report to Council is expected in the fall.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Stephen Kimmerer
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at
a later meeting.
Additional Items to General Committee Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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