AGENDA - Trails and Active Transportation Committee - 20160916Trails and Active
Transportation
Committee
Meeting Agenda
Friday, September 16, 2016
10 a.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
September 9, 2016
Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Friday, September 16, 2016
Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
2. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2016
Recommended:
That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of June 17,
2016, be received for information.
4. Delegations
5. Matters for Consideration
6. Informational Items
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1.Memorandum from Manager of Parks
Re: Atkinson Park Trail Extension to St. John’s Sideroad
Recommended:
1.That the memorandum regarding Atkinson Park Trail Extension to St.
John’s Sideroad be received for information.
2. Memorandum from Manager of Parks
Re: Lake to Lake Trail Update
Recommended:
1.That the memorandum regarding Lake to Lake Trail Update be received for
information.
3. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Conservation Ontario Council Report – Passage of Bill 100
Supporting Ontario Trails Act, 2016
Recommended:
1.That the memorandum regarding Conservation Ontario Council Report –
Passage of Bill 100 Supporting Ontario Trails Act, 2016 be received for
information.
4. Extract from Council Meeting of July 12, 2016
Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
June 17, 2016
Recommended:
1.That the Extract from Council Meeting of July 12, 2016, regarding the
Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of June 17,
2016, be received for information.
7.New Business
8.Adjournment
TOWN OF AURORA
TRAILS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date: Friday, June 17, 2016
Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Vice Chair), Alison Collins-Mrakas,
Richard Doust (PRAC Representative), Bill Fraser, Laura
Lueloff, Nancee Webb (EAC Representative)
Member(s) Absent: Councillor Sandra Humfryes (Chair)
Other Attendees: Councillor John Abel, Jim Tree, Manager, Parks, Lawrence
Kuk, Planner, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
1. DECLARATION 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.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Laura Lueloff
Seconded by Nancee Webb
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services, with the
following additions, be approved:
Delegation (a) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Rail corridor expansion impacts on Aurora’s trail system
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Delegation (b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Highland Gate
CARRIED
3. RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Trails and Active Transportation Meeting Committee Minutes of May 20, 2016
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Laura Lueloff
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of May 20,
2016, be received for information.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
(a) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Rail corridor expansion impacts on Aurora’s trail system
Mr. Wehrenberg provided an overview of the submission that he made to
Metrolinx regarding the impacts of the impending rail corridor expansion on
Aurora. He noted that the Trails Master Plan includes provisions for trails
crossing rail lines, and expressed concern regarding the lack of commitment from
Metrolinx to non-motorized traffic crossing rail lines. Mr. Wehrenberg requested
that the Committee recommend to Council that the Trails Master Plan be wholly
respected during negotiations with Metrolinx. He submitted two items of
correspondence with Metrolinx for the record.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Alison Collins-Mrakas
THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
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(b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Highland Gate
Mr. Wehrenberg expressed concern regarding comments from Parks &
Recreation Services, which indicate that the Highland Gate proposal is not in
compliance with the Aurora Trails Master Plan. He also expressed concern
regarding the lack of a creative, collaborative process to develop a proposal that
could be used as a tool during the mediation process to clarify the needs of the
community. Mr. Wehrenberg suggested that all underpasses currently in place at
Highland Gate should remain and that linear parks be considered. He
recommended that a creative process be initiated and that the comments on
record from Parks & Recreation Services be communicated.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Bill Fraser
THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
5. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Extract from Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting of May
20, 2016
Re: Item 1 – Memorandum from Program Manager, Environmental
Initiatives, Re: Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) Update
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Bill Fraser
THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan Update
(CEAP) be received for information.
CARRIED
6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None
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7. NEW BUSINESS
The Committee put forward a recommendation, further to the delegation of Klaus
Wehrenberg, regarding the Metrolinx rail corridor expansion impacts on Aurora’s
trail system.
New Business Motion No. 1
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Nancee Webb
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council:
THAT the two items of correspondence between Klaus Wehrenberg and
Metrolinx, dated December 15, 2015, and May 11, 2016, be received; and
THAT the Town, when negotiating with Metrolinx, ensure that the principles
as outlined in the Trails Master Plan are integrated into any consideration of
rail upgrades in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
The Committee discussed various aspects of the proposed Bike Aurora Day
initiative, which will focus on cycling safety as well as showcase Aurora’s trails, and
agreed to the next steps.
The Committee suggested working with the Accessibility Advisory Committee
regarding accessibility of the Town’s trails, and with the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee regarding trail signage that complies with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The Committee suggested that street catch basins, in relation to the safety of on-
street cycling lanes, should be reviewed and discussed with Infrastructure &
Environmental Services.
The Committee inquired about public awareness of the Town’s trail system. Staff
advised that there was extensive public consultation during the development of the
Trails Master Plan and that, in addition to the Streets, Parks & Trails Map,
information is available on the Town’s website and is also included in the seasonal
Parks & Recreation Program Guides.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Bill Fraser
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:47 a.m.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
OTHERWISE ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.
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Memorandum Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Date: September 16, 2016
To: Trails and Active Transportation Committee
From: Jim Tree, Manager of Parks
Re: Atkinson Park Trail Extension to St. Johns Side Road
Recommendation
1. That the memorandum regarding Atkinson Park Trail Extension to St. Johns
Side Road be received for information.
Background
Staff has been advised that it may be desirable to provide a trail connection from
Atkinson Park to the South side of St Johns Side Road.
Upon review of the site conditions it may be possible to provide this trail connection as
illustrated on the attached Aerial Photo Plan.
In terms of actual construction of this trail it will be necessary to determine the type of
trail surface materials that should be used to complete the trail as this will have a
significant impact on the associated costs of the project.
Should it be determined that a simple mowed grass trail is sufficient, this could be
competed with little cost and not in any way significantly impact the capital or operation
budgets. However, this type of trail may not provide the level of accessibility required
during wet periods.
Alternatively, should it be determined that the trail should be constructed with a granular
or asphalt surface there will be a more significant cost that will require the allocation of
sufficient funds.
Depending on the trail surface i.e. granular or asphalt, staff estimates that the costs
could range between $8000.00 to 30,000 which in either case would require a budget
approval by Council.
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Atkinson Park Trail Extension to St. Johns Side Road
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In addition, due to the location of the trail in the flood prone area, the project would be
subject to approval by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and possibly the
Region of York in view of the connection to their road allowance and side walk running
along the south side of St Johns Side Road.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Aerial Photo Plan Atkinson Park Trail
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Attachment 1
Memorandum Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Date: September 16, 2016
To: Trails and Active Transportation Committee
From: Jim Tree, Manager of Parks
Re: Lake to Lake Trail Update
Recommendation
1.That the memorandum regarding Lake to Lake Trail Update be received for
information.
Background
The York Region Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan (2008) recommended the
creation of an on-road and off-road cycling route and walking trail from Lake Simcoe in
the north through York Region and the City of Toronto to Lake Ontario. Accordingly,
York Region has completed a comprehensive design study that has resulted in the
selection of a preferred route as well as preliminary design, cost estimates, and details
about how the Lake to Lake Route could be implemented. The Lake to Lake Cycling
Route and Walking Trail will be a major recreational and commuter Regional Trail and is
expected to be a major destination and amenity for all York Region and City of Toronto
residents and visitors.
The Lake to Lake route spans 90 km in York Region and another 25 km in the City of
Toronto. It will include 6 municipalities in York Region (Georgina, East Gwillimbury,
Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill and Markham). The route consists of mostly off-
street, multi-use pathways but some portions will exist on roads.
The Aurora component of the trail route would follow primarily along the Tim Jones
Trail. The Region has identified a gap in the trail from Bloomington Road north t o
Vandorf Sideroad. To address this gap, the Region plans to construct a wide paved
shoulder on the west side of Bayview as part of their resurfacing project scheduled for
2018. They would then like to 1) make a trail connection at Evans Park to the paved
shoulder, 2) extend the in-boulevard trail on Vandorf Road from Monkman Court to
Bayview, and 3) provide a mid-block trail crossing of Vandorf.
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The Region has not indicated to staff that there are any cost implications for the Town
associated with the proposed works within the Town of Aurora
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Lake to Lake Trail Map
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Memorandum Office of the Mayor
Date: September 16, 2016
To: Trails and Active Transportation Committee
From: Mayor Geoffrey Dawe
Re: Conservation Ontario Council Report – Passage of Bill 100 Supporting Ontario
Trails Act, 2016
Recommendation
1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee:
Receive the correspondence for information
Endorse the recommendations
Provide direction
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7. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 16 were identified as items not requiring separate
discussion.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
14.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2016
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of June 17,
2016, be received; and
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council:
New Business Motion No. 1
THAT the Town, when negotiating with Metrolinx, ensure that the principles as
outlined in the Trails Master Plan are integrated into any consideration of rail
upgrades in the Town of Aurora.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016
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Town of Aurora
Additional Items to
Trails and Active Transportation
Committee Meeting
Friday, September 16, 2016
10 a.m.
Council Chambers
Delegation (a) Eric McCartney, Resident
Re: Item 1 – Atkinson Park Trail Extension to St. John’s Sideroad
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Atkinson Trail Proposal
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Support for proposal plus additional information
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