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MINUTES - Trails and Active Transportation Committee - 20180420 Town of Aurora Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Friday, April 20, 2018 Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Sandra Humfryes (arrived 10:42 a.m.), Alison Collins-Mrakas, Richard Doust (PRCSAC Representative), Laura Lueloff, and Nancee Webb (EAC Representative) Members Absent: Bill Fraser Other Attendees: Sara Tienkamp, Parks Manager, Gary Greidanus, Senior Landscape Architect, Lawrence Kuk, Senior Planner, Michael Bat, Transportation Analyst, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. 1. Approval of the Agenda Moved by Laura Lueloff Seconded by Richard Doust That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition, be approved:  Delegation (a) Ron Weese; Re: Proposed Open Trails Event On a two-thirds vote the motion Carried 2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof There were no declarations of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, April 20, 2018 Page 2 of 5 3. Receipt of the Minutes Trails and Active Transportation Meeting Committee Minutes of November 17, 2017 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Richard Doust That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November 17, 2017, be received for information. Carried 4. Delegations (a) Ron Weese, Chair and Executive Director, Activate Aurora Re: Proposed Open Trails Event Mr. Weese presented a brief overview of a proposed concept to raise the awareness and understanding of the Town’s trails system through a variety of activities including cycling, such as inspirational and educational programs, and interpretive studies. He invited members of the Committee to consider working with the Activate Aurora team in developing this new event. Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Laura Lueloff That the comments of the delegation be received for information. Carried 5. Matters for Consideration 1. Memorandum from Senior Landscape Architect Re: Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. Staff provided an overview of the memorandum and Concept Plan options for the location of the Trailhead Parking Area. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, April 20, 2018 Page 3 of 5 The Committee and staff reviewed and discussed the pros and cons of the location options. Staff agreed to provide further detailed information and arrange for communications with residents. Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Richard Doust 1. That the memorandum regarding Trailhead Parking – BG Properties (Aurora) Inc. be received; and 2. That the comments of the Trails and Active Transportation Committee be received and referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate. Carried as amended 6. Informational Items 2. Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018 Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2017 Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Laura Lueloff 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of January 30, 2018, regarding the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November 17, 2017, be received for information. Carried 3. Extract from Council Meeting of February 13, 2018 Re: Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01; Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2017 Moved by Richard Doust Seconded by Nancee Webb 1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of February 13, 2018, regarding Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2018-01; Re: Trails Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, April 20, 2018 Page 4 of 5 and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November 17, 2017, be received for information. Carried 7. New Business The Committee inquired about the plans for a status report regarding the proposed trail crossing on Wellington Street East at John West Way. Staff provided an update and noted that further details from the consultant may be available for the June Committee meeting. The Committee inquired about the status of the trails system in the 2C lands and suggested that area residents be kept informed. Staff provided an update and noted that project status updates could be made available on the Town’s website. The Committee noted that many drivers are failing to stop at stop signs in the Hartwell Way bridge area, noting that it is a high traffic area for children attending Rick Hansen Public School. The Committee expressed safety concerns and suggested that lines be painted on the road to indicate pedestrian crossings and raise awareness of the stop signs. Staff agreed to investigate the matter and report back to the Committee. The Committee referred to the delegation by Ron Weese regarding a proposed Open Trails event, and Nancee Webb and Laura Lueloff volunteered to assist the Activate Aurora team in the development of the event. The Vice Chair noted that the grades six and seven students from Regency Acres Public School have designed a dog park for the Highland Gate lands, and the students plan to present their proposal to Council and a future Committee meeting. The Chair referred to a recent Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision for the Stronach South Wellington Lands, which was considered at the March 2018 Public Planning meeting, and inquired about the opportunity for the Committee to provide input to the development of the trails within the application. Staff indicated that information should be available for the June Committee meeting. Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, April 20, 2018 Page 5 of 5 8. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Richard Doust That the meeting be adjourned at 11:01 a.m. Carried Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by Council.