AGENDA - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee - 20171130
Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Services
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 30, 2017
7 p.m.
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
November 23, 2017
Town of Aurora
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:
Time and Location:
Thursday, November 30, 2017
7 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
1.Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3.Receipt of the Minutes
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
of April 20, 2017
Recommended:
That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for information.
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4. Delegations
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Round Table Discussion
Re: Facility Fit for the New Multi-Sport Facility
Recommended:
1. That the comments and discussion regarding Facility Fit for the New Multi-
Sport Facility be referred to staff for consideration and action as
appropriate.
6. Informational Items
2. Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017
Re: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of April 20, 2017
Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of June 13, 2017, regarding the
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for information.
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2017
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Michael
Thompson (Vice Chair), Juergen Daurer, Richard Doust,
Stephen Kimmerer, Eric McCartney, and Brian Trussler
Member(s) Absent: Reg Chappell
Other Attendees: Allan Downey, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Juergen Daurer
Seconded by Brian Trussler
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
of February 16, 2017
Moved by Brian Trussler
Seconded by Eric McCartney
That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of February 16, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. PRCSAC17-002 – Canine Commons Update
Staff provided background and reviewed elements of the report. The
Committee and staff discussed various issues, including options for an alternate
park location, replacement and disposal of wood chips, fencing, sponsorship
opportunities, and maintenance. Staff noted that a service level needs to be
identified for this park.
Moved by Juergen Daurer
Seconded by Richard Doust
1. That Report No. PRCSAC17-002 be received; and
2. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
recommend to Council:
(a) That staff proceed with the priority site capital upgrades and
maintenance requirements; and
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(b) That these upgrades be funded in the 2017 Capital and Operational
budgets and all related works be completed in 2017; and
(c) That future PRCSAC Operational budgets be funded sufficiently to
conduct the ongoing service level increase at the Canine Commons
Leash Free Park, as outlined in this report.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. Extract from Council Meeting of March 28, 2017
Re: Parks and Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2017
Moved by Stephen Kimmerer
Seconded by Juergen Daurer
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of March 28, 2017, regarding the
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of February 16, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
Eric McCartney inquired about park lighting and whether there are plans to update
and replace the old light standards. Staff advised that there is a plan to review the
lighting requirements of all trails and parks toward standardization.
Eric McCartney inquired about drawings for the proposed Library Square, and staff
advised that concept plans had been received, which will be first reviewed by
Council.
Eric McCartney inquired about trail signage, and staff advised that signs are in the
process of being installed.
Eric McCartney inquired about the timing of meeting agenda distribution and staff
provided a response.
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Eric McCartney inquired about education pamphlets regarding dog waste, and staff
provided an update.
Staff provided an update regarding the involvement of By-law Services to ensure
that all dogs using the leash-free park are licensed, noting that any dog without a
dog tag will not be allowed in the park and dog owners/walkers may be fined.
Staff provided an update on a recent meeting with Highland Gate Developments
Inc. regarding the Highland Gate area park, noting that they will be seeking public
input and the trails issues will be considered by the Trails and Active Transportation
Committee.
Staff provided updates regarding the proposed multi-use sports facility, the need for
additional baseball diamonds, and the new Ice Allocation Policy.
Staff noted that a public consultation meeting will be held on April 24, 2017,
regarding concept plans for Library Square and the Cultural Precinct.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Stephen Kimmerer
Seconded by Eric McCartney
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by
Council at a later meeting.
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5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 (with the exception of sub-item R13)
to C3 inclusive, be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of June 6, 2017
1. That the General Committee meeting report of June 6, 2017, be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee approved.
(C6) Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2017
1. That the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory
Committee meeting minutes of April 20, 2017, be received for
information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R3. General Committee Meeting Report of June 6, 2017
(R13) Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-05
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-05 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be
approved.
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
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(R13) Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-05:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Advisory Committee (PRCSAC) Meeting
Minutes of April 20, 2017
1. PRCSAC17-002 – Canine Commons Update
(a) That staff proceed with the priority site capital upgrades and maintenance
requirements; and
(b) That these upgrades be funded in the 2017 Capital and Operational
budgets and all related works be completed in 2017; and
(c) That future PRCSAC Operational budgets be funded sufficiently to conduct
the ongoing service level increase at the Canine Commons Leash Free
Park, as outlined in this report.
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