AGENDA - Trails and Active Transportation Committee - 20170421
Trails and Active
Transportation
Committee
Meeting Agenda
Friday, April 21, 2017
10 a.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
April 17, 2017
Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Friday, April 21, 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 February 17,
2017
Recommended:
That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of February
17, 2017, be received for information.
4. Delegations
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5. Matters for Consideration
1. TATC17-001 – Atkinson Park Trail
Recommended:
1. That Report No. TATC17-001 be received; and
2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TATC) provide a
recommendation(s) to Council for their consideration in approving the
potential construction of the Atkinson Park Trail and the required project
funding; and
3. That, pending Council approval, this project be included in the 2018
Capital Budget for Council’s consideration and approval.
2. TATC17-002 – Highland Gate Trails
Recommended:
1. That Report No. TATC17-002 be received; and
2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TATC) review the
Highland Gate Trails Concept Plan, the Minutes of Settlement and the
Draft Plan Conditions related to trails; and
3. That TATC make their recommendations to Council on any, or all, aspects
of the proposed Highland Gate Trail Concept Plan.
3. TATC17-003 – Cycling Master Plan Update
Recommended:
1. That Report No. TATC17-003 be received; and
2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TATC) recommend
a course of action in determining next steps in the process of developing a
Cycling Master Plan.
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6. Informational Items
7. New Business
8. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Friday, February 17, 2017
Time and Location: 10 a.m., Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Richard Doust (PRCSAC
Representative), Bill Fraser, Laura Lueloff, and Nancee
Webb (EAC Representative)
Members Absent: Councillor Sandra Humfryes (Vice Chair) and Alison Collins-
Mrakas
Other Attendees: Jim Tree, Manager of Parks, Lawrence Kuk, Planner, and
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Laura Lueloff
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, with the following additions,
be approved:
Delegation (a) Bruce Corbett, Aurora Chapter Chair, Oak Ridges Trail
Association; Re: Proposed Re-routing of Oak Ridges Trail through Rotary
Park
Delegation (b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident; Re: Trails Signage and
Murray Drive Underpass
Carried as amended
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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 November
18, 2016
Moved by Bill Fraser
Seconded by Nancee Webb
That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of
November 18, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
(a) Bruce Corbett, Aurora Chapter Chair, Oak Ridges Trail Association
Re: Proposed Re-routing of Oak Ridges Trail through Rotary Park
Mr. Corbett requested that consideration be given to re-routing the Oak Ridges
Trail through Rotary Park, from Kennedy Street East and Gurnett Street to
Cousins Drive, instead of continuing on Kennedy Street East to Wells Street to
Cousins Drive.
Moved by Bill Fraser
Seconded by Laura Lueloff
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
(b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident
Re: Trails Signage and Murray Drive Underpass
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Mr. Wehrenberg presented images of trail signage used in Santiago, Chile,
which he suggested could be considered for use at future trail connections in
Aurora to indicate trail usage and encourage the caution of vehicular traffic.
Mr. Wehrenberg provided an update on his discussions with Highland Gate
Developments Inc. regarding the Murray Drive underpass and options for a
looped trail from Yonge Street to stay off-road completely.
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Nancee Webb
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
5. Matters for Consideration
None
6. Informational Items
1. Verbal Update from Manager of Parks
Re: Metrolinx Rail Expansion
Staff gave an update on the progress of the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion
project from Toronto to Barrie, and noted that two of the eight proposed
underpasses or level crossings have been approved. Staff advised that
Metrolinx is aware of the Town’s priorities, but Metrolinx has not committed to
building or funding any underpasses. The Committee stressed that the
crossings need to be prioritized and built in conjunction with the expansion.
Staff agreed to forward a copy of the site drawings to Committee members.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Richard Doust
1. That the verbal update regarding Metrolinx Rail Expansion be received for
information.
Carried
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2. Verbal Update from Manager of Parks
Re: Leslie Street Underpasses
Staff provided an update regarding the plans for construction of Leslie Street
Underpasses C and D, which are estimated to be completed within five years,
Staff noted that the costs would be shared equally with York Region, and the
Town has requested that the administration and inspection costs be waived.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Richard Doust
1. That the verbal update regarding Leslie Street Underpasses be received
for information.
Carried
3. Verbal Update from Manager of Parks
Re: Yonge Street South Development and Trails Issues
Staff gave an update on the Yonge Street South Development and trails
issues, and noted that there are technical issues respecting noise walls and
grading, and further information has been requested. The Committee inquired
about trail alignment and the Butternut tree, and staff confirmed that there will
be replantings and setbacks for trees.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Bill Fraser
1. That the verbal update regarding Yonge Street South Development and
Trails Issues be received for information.
Carried
4. Verbal Update from Manager of Parks
Re: Wellington Street Crossing Feasibility Study
Staff provided an update and advised that trail users are currently diverted to
the Wellington Street East and John West Way intersection. Staff noted that
this matter is addressed in the Trails Master Plan and the Feasibility Study
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would consider various crossing options, with the preliminary designs and
costs to be reviewed by the Committee prior to consideration by Council.
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Bill Fraser
1. That the verbal update regarding Wellington Street Crossing Feasibility
Study be received; and
2. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to
Council:
(a) That the Wellington Street Crossing Feasibility Study be first
submitted to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee for
review.
Carried as amended
5. Verbal Update from Manager of Parks
Re: Current Trails Maintenance Standards and Emerging Needs
Staff provided a brief overview of the trails maintenance standards for various
surfaces and areas within the Town, and advised that there is more pressure
to increase the maintenance service levels, and lighting, through all seasons.
The Committee inquired about accessibility and staff confirmed that a sign
strategy, which would indicate surface and grade, is in progress.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Laura Lueloff
1. That the verbal update regarding Current Trails Maintenance Standards
and Emerging Needs be received; and
2. That the Trails Maintenance Standards and emerging needs be
brought forward for review by the Trails and Active Transportation
Committee at a future meeting.
Carried as amended
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6. Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016
Re: Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 18, 2016
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Bill Fraser
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016, regarding
the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of
November 18, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
7. New Business
Further to Delegation (a) regarding the proposed re-routing of the Oak Ridges Trail
through Rotary Park, the Committee put forward a motion.
New Business Motion No. 1
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Laura Lueloff
1. That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That the Oak Ridges Trail be re-routed through Rotary Park, subject to
notification of area residents.
Carried
Mr. Doust gave an update on the progress of the Bike Aurora Day initiative and
advised that the tentative event date is Saturday, June 24, 2017.
Councillor Mrakas inquired about the development of the Cycling Master Plan, and
staff suggested that information could be provided on the agenda of the next
meeting.
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8. Adjournment
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Richard Doust
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless otherwise adopted by
Council at a later meeting.
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Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation
Committee Report No. TATC17-001
Subject: Atkinson Park Trail
Prepared by: Jim Tree, Manager of Parks
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Date: April 21, 2017
Recommendation
1.That Report No. TATC17-001 be received; and
2.That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TATC) provide a
recommendation(s) to Council for their consideration in approving the potential
construction of the Atkinson Park Trail and the required project funding; and
3.That, pending Council approval, this project be included in the 2018 Capital
Budget for Council’s consideration and approval.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is:
•To provide TATC with the detailed information on the issues and process that will
be required to complete the Trail project.
•To provide a timeframe for the completion of the project, following approval of the
project.
•To provide TATC with the estimated costs to complete the Trail.
Background
At its October 11, 2016 meeting, Council approved the September 16, 2016 TATC
meeting Minutes together with the following recommendation:
That staff be directed to investigate the cost of the proposed Atkinson Park Trail
extension, consult with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and York
Region, and report back to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee for
consideration.
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Pursuant to the above-noted direction, staff have completed a thorough review process
and, as a result, have identified a number of issues that will need to be addressed in the
event that this project may be approved for construction.
Analysis
Staff have identified a number of issues that will lead to a significant Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) approvals process prior to constructing
the Trail
Atkinson Park to St. John’s Sideroad, for the most part, this foot path meanders outside of
the wetland area and crosses onto privately owned property as it nears St. John’s
Sideroad. The trail has the appearance of being well used and the Town has not been
advised of any issues arising from the neighbouring property owner concerning the public
use occurring on this property.
Further to an in-depth review of the site conditions at the proposed location of the trail and
the designation of these lands as a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW), the Town has
been advised by LSRCA that it will be necessary to conduct a Trail Impact Study on the
section of the lands within the PSW.
The Trail Impact Study will also involve the retention of an ecological consulting firm to
conduct an assessment of the impact that the trail might have on the PSW. Typically,
these studies involve a series of site visits and meetings with staff from the Town and
LSRCA to review the issues and determine best practices for project implementation. The
study will also determine the mitigation measures and/or environmental compensation
requirement could be required.
Limited lands available to construct the trail completely out of the flood plain and
PSW will impact the costs and type of construction permitted by LSRCA
Based on the limited public lands available to construct the trail, it is very likely that a
portion of the trail will need to be constructed with the PSW. As such, the Town will be
required to minimize the footprint of the trail by means of some type of permeable surface
that does not involve the placement of fill or other materials. It will also be necessary to
conduct both soils and engineering services to confirm the type of structure that can be
used to create the trail. Based on our preliminary observations, it appears that an
elevated board would be the preferred solution along with some form of retaining structure
at the interface of the sheet pile wall retaining the road bed of St. John’s Sideroad;
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however, this remains to be determined pending the soils and engineering
recommendations.
Timing of the project will depend on approvals of project funding and agency
approvals as such works would not commence until mid-part of 2018
Based on the scope of works that has been identified, the trail construction project will
require Council funding approval and a significant design and agency approvals process.
As such, it is reasonable to assume that the project would not commence until midway
through 2018. Upon commencement of the project, it is estimated that it would be
completed by the end of 2018.
The project schedule would be depending on final approvals of the design by both the
LSRCA and the Region of York.
Financial Implications
Staff have completed a costing exercise based on the current knowledge of the site and
previous similar projects, the costs should be considered as budgetary only.
PROJECT ITEM ESTIMATED COST
Trails Impact Study $6,000
Property Boundary Survey $3,000
Engineering and Soils Investigation $18,000
Trail Construction outside of wetland $10,000
In-water Trail (approx. 15 metres) $20,000
Retaining slope and ramp up to St. John’s Sideroad $30,000
Restoration/Compensation Planting $2,000
TOTAL PROJECT $89,000
Communications Considerations
There is no external communication required at this time
Link to Strategic Plan
The Atkinson Park Trail supports the Strategic Plan Goal of Supporting an Exceptional
Quality of Life for All by encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.
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Existing Retaining Walland RailingNEW ProposedBoardwalk LocationNEW Proposed 'Perfo'On-Grade TrailExisting TurfstoneAccess RoadLimit of existing PropertyLine delineation fence.No property line definitionpast this pointAtkinson ParkNEW Ramp Up toSt. John's SideroadExisting Foot PathAttachment #1Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 21, 2017 Item 1 Page 5 of 5
Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation
Committee Report No. TATC17-002
Subject: Highland Gate Trails
Prepared by: Jim Tree, Manager of Parks
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Date: April 21, 2017
Recommendation
1.That Report No. TATC17-002 be received; and
2.That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TATC) review the Highland
Gate Trails Concept Plan, the Minutes of Settlement and the Draft Plan
Conditions related to trails; and
3.That TATC make their recommendations to Council on any, or all, aspects of the
proposed Highland Gate Trail Concept Plan.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is:
•To provide TATC with information on the Highland Gate Trails Concept Plan.
•To request TATC review and comment on the Highland Gate Trails Concept Plan
and to provide recommendations to Council on the proposed Highland Gate Trails
proposal.
Background
At the May 20, 2016 TATC meeting, staff provided a verbal update on the Highland Gate (HG)
Proposed Trails system as well as the ongoing discussions that were occurring with staff and
the Developers concerning this trail system.
During this period, staff were not in a position to provide TATC with an opportunity to comment
on the HG Trails Concept Plan as the matter had been referred to an Ontario Municipal Board
(OMB) Mediation process whereby only those parties involved in the process had the ability to
determine the outcome of the overall matter of the HG development approval.
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At the June 17, 2016 TATC meeting, the committee received a delegation regarding the HG
Trails related issues form a local resident and TATC received the delegation as information.
Since that time the Highland Gate OMB mediation process has concluded. An agreement has
been reached by the both parties that include draft Conditions of Development and Minutes of
Settlement which are now formally in place to guide the development of the Highland Gate
residential subdivision including park, open space and the trails system.
Guided by both the Minutes of Settlement and the draft Plan Conditions, the Town of Aurora
was required to conduct a public open house meeting for the purposes of obtaining input from
all residents and stakeholders on the park, open space and the trails system related matters
and the various features and elements that are to be considered in the design of the Parks and
Trails in accordance with the Minutes of Settlement.
This public Meeting was held on April 5, 2017 at the Aurora Seniors Centre. The meeting
details where posted on the Town’s website as well as being published in two editions of the
Notice Board in The Auroran newspaper.
Analysis
Staff will continue to evolve the trails plan in close consultation with the Developers in
accordance with Minutes of Settlement and Conditions of Draft Plan Approval
The current Highland Gate Trails Concept Plan has advanced somewhat since the original
version of the Plan was developed. There were two significant revisions that came about
through the consultation process. One additional underpass was added into the Plan in the
vicinity of Murray Drive and Fairway Drive. This underpass was initially identified to be
removed from the Plan. The second revision was to build more of the east-west spine of the
trail offroad, to be more in keeping with the Trails Master Plan policies.
With the conclusion of the OMB mediation process, there are a number of other requirements
that staff must consider in the design and development of the trails in Highland Gate. These
requirements include:
• Spine trail to be illuminated.
• New trails to be granular surface.
• Existing asphalt trails to be inspected and brought up to current municipal standards.
These requirements will be addressed in the final trail design plans that will be presented in the
overall Parks, Open Space & Trails Plan that will be presented to council for final approval.
Given the somewhat challenging site conditions on the Highland Gate open space and valley
lands, it will be necessary to make some adjustments to the current conceptual routing in an
effort to design and construct a viable trail system for year-round use on sufficiently flat terrain
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with sensitivity to neighbouring property setbacks and in accordance with Conservation
Authority policy.
In view of these issues, staff will need to work closely with the Highland Gate consulting team
to ensure all objectives can be met where possible.
Following the presentation of the staff report to Council on the outcome of the public meeting
and input on the proposed trails plan from TATC, staff will direct Highland Gate to proceed with
the next iteration of the Trails Plan.
Staff will then report back to TATC with appropriate information and recommendations on
endorsing the plan.
Financial Implications
None.
Communications Considerations
There is no external communication required at this time
Link to Strategic Plan
Developing the Highland Gate Trails Plan supports the Strategic Plan Goal of Supporting
an Exceptional Quality of Life for All by encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.
Develop a long-term needs assessment for recreation programs, services and operations
to march the evolving needs of the growing and changing population.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
None.
Conclusions
That the TATC receive this information and consider making appropriate
recommendations to Council on this matter.
Attachments
Attachment #1 – Highland Gate Conceptual Trails Plan
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Town of Aurora
Trails and Active Transportation
Committee Report No. TATC17-003
Subject: Cycling Master Plan Update
Prepared by: Jim Tree, Manager of Parks
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Date: April 21, 2017
Recommendation
1.That Report No. TATC17-003 be received; and
2.That the Trails and Active Transportation Committee (TATC) recommend a
course of action in determining next steps in the process of developing a
Cycling Master Plan.
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is:
•To provide TATC with information on the issues and that will need to be considered
and addressed in developing a cycling Master Plan.
Background
At the February 17, 2017 TATC meeting, the committee discussed the development of a
Cycling Master Plan. The recommendation to Council from TATC was that a Cycling Master
Plan be developed for the Town of Aurora.
This recommendation has not yet been adopted by Council; however, staff believe there is
value in presenting the information contained in this report for the Committee to review during
the interim period pending approval of the February 17, 2017 TATC meeting Minutes.
Analysis
Staff has identified a number of issues that will need to be considered in the
development of a Cycling Master Plan
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The notion of a Cycling Master Plan was initiated by the former Public Works Department
many years ago where by a committee of staff and stakeholders conducted meetings and
discussions on developing a formal cycling plan for the Town.
Parks and Recreation staff have a vague recall of this process as it is believed that the project
did not advance much beyond the creation of a draft cycling route map (attached) and shortly
thereafter the committee disbanded.
Staff from the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Department and the Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Department met recently to discuss this and, as a result, identified a
number of issues that will need to be considered. Firstly, it is important for staff to fully
understand the expectations of TATC in terms of the overall scope and scale of a cycling
master plan and what the desired outcome should look like. For instance:
• Does TATC want dedicated cycling lanes that are clearly marked on the pavement and
signed?
• If so, how many routes would be identified?
• Where would they be located?
• What impacts or effects to motorized traffic would result?
• What are the cost implications?
Steps that TATC may want to consider in developing the Cycling Master Plan
There are a number of steps that TATC may want to consider in developing a Cycling Master
Plan and, for the purposes of comparison, TATC can look back to the previous Trails
Committee during the 2006 -2010 where the committee took on the role of creating the Trails
Master Plan.
Developing the Trails Master Plan was a large undertaking that was guided and managed
under the direct supervision of the TATC who was successful in obtaining a Grant from the
Ministry of Health Promotions which enabled them to retain the services of an experienced
Trails development consultant. The work of the consultant was to take direction from TATC
and pull together all relevant documentation, create policies and assist in the public
consultation required to complete the project.
Staff are not suggesting that a consultant should be retained; however, the Committee should
provide input into developing a Terms of Reference for the project which will clearly state and
elaborate on some of the issues to be addressed such as the following:
• Identify project purpose
• expected outcomes
• time frames or phasing needs
• cost implications/budgets
• public consultation
• Implementation
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Previously the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff assisted TATC in providing input
and advice on many of the issues; however, depending on the scope of the project, there will a
need to have some consultation with the Infrastructure and Environmental Services (IES)
Department as this project will most definitely require IES input throughout the project and
additional staff resource support may need to be allocated and approved. Until the full scope
of work has been determined, staff cannot be certain on the level of support resources that will
be required
TATC may wish to consider appointing an ad-hoc focus committee to develop a project
Terms of Reference and project scope
Given that the TATC meetings occur on a bi-monthly cycle, it may be challenging for TATC to
become sufficiently engaged in the process of developing a Terms of Reference as it will be
necessary to become familiar with the existing cycling routes as well as the technical and
practical aspects of the project.
It may also be beneficial for TATC to consider more frequent meetings as a whole or
alternatively, appoint a smaller focus group of TATC members to determine the scope of the
project and the associated terms of reference. There are a number of benefits that can be
derived from this process as follows:
• Become familiar with cycling routes through on site route selection/inspection
• Establish priority cycling routes
• Obtain staff input on feasibility of the proposed routes
• Identify barriers and conflicts
• Determine the scope of work involved and the level of departmental resources required
• Refine the Terms of Reference based on the number and magnitude of the various
issues.
• Evaluate all of the needs that will be required to support the project
• Gage the support of Council based on the scope and complexity of implementing the
Master Plan
• Interact with other committees, user groups or special interest groups to gage and
document support for the project.
Given the previous experience in producing the Trails Master Plan, staff can confirm that there
is a substantial amount of time and professional resources required to develop a successful
plan. The Trails Master Plan was completed over a three-year period with meetings occurring
weekly at the time of project commencement.
Staff is certainly not suggesting that developing the Cycling Master Plan will require three years
to develop; however, we can say that there will be a significant amount of time required on the
part of the TATC and staff in order to complete a plan that can be successfully implemented.
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Financial Implications
None.
Communications Considerations
There is no external communication required at this time
Link to Strategic Plan
Developing a Cycling Master Plan supports the Strategic Plan Goal of Supporting an
Exceptional Quality of Life for All by encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.
Develop a long-term needs assessment for recreation programs, services and operations
to march the evolving needs of the growing and changing population.
Alternative(s) to the Recommendation
None.
Conclusions
That the TATC receive this information and consider making appropriate
recommendations to Council on this matter.
Attachments
Attachment #1 – Cycling Route Map
Attachment #2 – E-mail dated March 9, 2017 from Edward Chiu, Sr. Project Manager with
the Regional Municipality of York re: Leslie Construction – Pedestrian Underpasses
Previous Reports
None.
Pre-submission Review
Agenda Management Team review on April 13, 2017.
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Attachment #1Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 21, 2017 Item 3 Page 6 of 7
Attachment #2Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda Friday, April 21, 2017Item 3 Page 7 of 7