AGENDA - Trails and Active Transportation Committee - 20171117
Trails and Active
Transportation
Committee
Meeting Agenda
Friday, November 17, 2017
10 a.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
November 10, 2017
Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, 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
Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2017
Recommended:
That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of April 21,
2017, be received for information.
4. Delegations
(a) Mark Schollen, Schollen & Company Inc., representing BG Properties
(Aurora) Inc. & Ballymore Homes South Aurora
Re: Trails and Connections on Coutts/Pandolfo Property
(Delegation will require more than five minutes.)
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5. Matters for Consideration
1. Round Table Discussion
Re: Cycling Master Plan
Recommended:
1. That the comments and suggestions of the discussion regarding the
Cycling Master Plan be received and referred to staff for consideration and
action as appropriate.
6. Informational Items
2. Verbal Update from Acting Parks Manager
Re: Oak Ridges Trail Association Request to Realign Trail Through
Rotary Park
Recommended:
1. That the verbal update regarding Oak Ridges Trail Association Request to
Realign Trail Through Rotary Park be received for information.
3. Verbal Update from Acting Parks Manager
Re: Wellington Street Crossing – Request for Proposal
Recommended:
1. That the verbal update regarding Wellington Street Crossing – Request for
Proposal be received for information.
4. Verbal Update from Acting Parks Manager
Re: Trail Signage Strategy
Recommended:
1. That the verbal update regarding Trail Signage Strategy be received for
information.
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5. Extract from Council Meeting of April 25, 2017
Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 17, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations
Report No. 2017-03
Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of April 25, 2017, regarding the
Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of February
17, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No.
2017-03, be received for information.
6. Extract from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017
Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 21, 2017, and Summary of Committee Recommendations
Report No. 2017-06
Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of July 11, 2017, regarding the Trails
and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of April 21, 2017,
and Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-06, be
received for information.
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Friday, April 21, 2017
Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Sandra Humfryes
(arrived 10:13 a.m.), Alison Collins-Mrakas, Richard Doust
(PRCSAC Representative), Bill Fraser, Laura Lueloff
(departed 10:58 a.m.), and Nancee Webb (EAC
Representative)
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Jim Tree, Manager of Parks, Sara Tienkamp, Acting
Manager of Parks, Lawrence Kuk, Planner, and Linda
Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m.
The Committee consented to recess the meeting at 10:09 a.m. and reconvene the
meeting at 10:14 a.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Bill Fraser
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following addition,
be approved:
Delegation (a) Joanne Bartholomew, Resident; Re: Item 2 – TATC17-002
– Highland Gate Trails
On a two-thirds vote the motion
Carried
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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.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Trails and Active Transportation Meeting Committee Minutes of February 17,
2017
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Laura Lueloff
That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of February
17, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Joanne Bartholomew, Resident
Re: Item 2 – TATC17-002 – Highland Gate Trails
Ms. Bartholomew expressed concerns regarding the proposed illumination of
the Highland Gate Trails, and its impact on surrounding homes and wildlife,
and the possible loss of ponds. She noted that a majority of the home owners
abutting the Highland Gate Park are satisfied with the trails and passive nature
of the park, and are opposed to illuminated trails.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Alison Collins-Mrakas
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 2.
Carried
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5. Matters for Consideration
1. TATC17-001 – Atkinson Park Trail
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Bill Fraser
1. That Report No. TATC17-001 be received; and
2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to
Council:
(a) That, pending Council approval, the Atkinson Park Trail project be
included in the 2018 Capital Budget for Council’s consideration and
approval.
Carried
2. TATC17-002 – Highland Gate Trails
Committee consented to consider Item 2 prior to consideration of Item 1.
Staff provided background and a brief overview of the report. The Committee
discussed and inquired about various elements of the report including trail
lighting, further opportunities for input to the Conceptual Trails Plan, trail
surfaces, accessibility, and requested legal clarification regarding the Minutes
of Settlement. The Committee noted that it is unanimous in its support of the
recommendation to Council.
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. TATC17-002 be received; and
2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to
Council:
(a) That the recommendations and suggestions from the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee be taken into consideration by staff and
Council in the development of the final draft of the Highland Gate
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Trails Concept Plan, in accordance with the guidelines set out in
Section 5.6 of the Town’s Trails Master Plan respecting trail lighting;
and
(b) That the final draft of the Highland Gate Trails Concept Plan be
brought to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee and the
Accessibility Advisory Committee for consideration and comment, prior
to submission to Council for final approval.
Carried
3. TATC17-003 – Cycling Master Plan Update
Staff provided background and a brief overview of the report. The Committee
discussed and inquired about various elements of a Cycling Master Plan
including appropriateness, timing, funding, development, priorities, by-laws,
research, and the formation of a sub-committee.
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. TATC17-003 be received; and
2. That a sub-committee of the Trails and Active Transportation Committee
be formed, following Bike Aurora Day, for the purpose of determining the
next steps in the process of developing a Cycling Master Plan.
Carried
6. Informational Items
None
7. New Business
Nancee Webb extended a reminder that the Environmental Advisory Committee’s
Eco Fair will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Stronach Aurora
Recreation Complex.
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Staff referred to Attachment No. 2 of Item 3, Report No. TATC17-003 – Cycling
Master Plan, and noted that, per the communication from York Region, there
would be gaps in the multi-use path installation between State Farm Way and St.
John’s Sideroad.
New Business Motion No. 1
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Alison Collins-Mrakas
1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That staff be directed to investigate the connectivity to Newmarket and the
costs of completing the multi-use path between State Farm Way and St.
John’s Sideroad.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Bill Fraser
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:41 a.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by
Council at a later meeting.
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Trails & Active Transportation Committee Meeting November 17, 2017
Proposed Trails in BG Properties & Ballymore South Developments, Yonge Street South
Mark Schollen - Schollen & Company Inc.
BG Properties (Aurora) Inc & Ballymore Homes South Aurora
To present the proposed trails Master Plan within the BG Properties & Ballymore
Homes developments in south Aurora
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Gary Greidanus, Senior Landscape Architect Various Dates
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5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thom
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 (sub-items C1 to C8 inclusive), be
approved:
(C6) Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 17, 2017
1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of
February 17, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R5. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-03
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-03 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be
approved.
Carried
Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-03:
Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of February 17,
2017
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
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Item 5
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Council Extract – Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Page 2 of 2
1. Verbal Update from Manager of Parks
Re: Wellington Street Crossing Feasibility Study
1. That the Wellington Street Crossing Feasibility Study be first submitted to
the Trails and Active Transportation Committee for review.
New Business Motion No. 1
(a) That the Oak Ridges Trail be re-routed through Rotary Park, subject to
notification of area residents.
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5. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the following Consent Agenda items, C1 (with the exception of sub-items C1,
C3, R1, and R2) to C5 inclusive, be approved:
C1. General Committee Meeting Report of July 4, 2017
1. That the General Committee meeting report of July 4, 2017, be received
and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be
approved:
(C5) Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 21, 2017
1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting
minutes of April 21, 2017, be received for information.
Carried
6. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R6. Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-06
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-06 be
received; and
2. That the Committee recommendations contained within this report be
approved.
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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Item 6
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Council Extract – Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Page 2 of 2
Summary of Committee Recommendations Report No. 2017-06:
Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2017
1. TATC17-001 – Atkinson Park Trail
(a) That, pending Council approval, the Atkinson Park Trail project be included
in the 2018 Capital Budget for Council’s consideration and approval.
2. TATC17-002 – Highland Gate Trails
(a) That the recommendations and suggestions from the Trails and Active
Transportation Committee be taken into consideration by staff and Council
in the development of the final draft of the Highland Gate Trails Concept
Plan, in accordance with the guidelines set out in Section 5.6 of the Town’s
Trails Master Plan respecting trail lighting; and
(b) That the final draft of the Highland Gate Trails Concept Plan be brought to
the Trails and Active Transportation Committee and the Accessibility
Advisory Committee for consideration and comment, prior to submission to
Council for final approval.
New Business Motion No. 1
(a) That staff be directed to investigate the connectivity to Newmarket and the
costs of completing the multi-use path between State Farm Way and St.
John’s Sideroad.
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