AGENDA - Trails and Active Transportation Committee - 20160520TRAILS AND ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
FRIDAY,MAY 20,2016
10 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
May 13,2016
TOWN OF AURORA
TRAILS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Friday,May 20,2016
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 Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of pg.1
November 20,2015
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November
20,2015,be received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.5
Re:Item 1 –Memorandum from the Program Manager,
Environmental Initiatives,Re:Corporate Environmental Action
Plan (CEAP)Update
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5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.6
Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan
Update (CEAP)be received;and
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee provide comment to be
considered by staff in the preparation of the CEAP update.
2.Extract from Council Meeting of April 26,2016 pg.59
Re:Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of March 31,2016;Re:Item 2 –Parks and Recreation
Master Plan Implementation Schedule
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of April 26,2016,regarding Special
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 31,2016;
Re:Item 2 –Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule,be
received;and
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee provide comment on task
T41 of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule.
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
3.Verbal Update from Manager,Parks
Re:Various Trail Projects
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Verbal Update from Manager,Parks,re:Various Trail Projects be
received for information.
4.Extract from Council Meeting of January 26,2016 pg.61
Re:Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 20,2015
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RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of January 26,2016,regarding Trails
and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of November 20,2015,
be received for information.
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF AURORA
TRAILS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date:Friday,November 20,2015
Time and Location:10:00 a.m.,Council Chambers,Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members:Councillor Tom Mrakas (Vice Chair),Irene Clement (EAC
Representative),Richard Doust (PRAC Representative),
Alison Collins-Mrakas,Bill Fraser,Laura Lueloff
Member(s)Absent:Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Other Attendees:Stephen M.A.Huycke,Town Clerk,Lawrence Kuk,Planner,
Jamal Massadeh,Traffic/Transportation Analyst,Jim Tree,
Manager of Parks,and Samantha Yew,Council/Committee
Secretary
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 10:10 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 Irene Clement
Seconded by Alison Collins-Mrakas
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services,with the
following addition,be approved:
Delegation (a)Klaus Wehrenberg,Resident
Re:GO Rail Expansion
CARRIED AS AMENDED
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3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Trails and Active Transportation Meeting Committee Minutes of April 17,
2015
Moved by Laura Lueloff
Seconded by Richard Doust
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of April 17,
2015,be received for information.
CARRIED
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Klaus Wehrenberg,Resident
Re:GO Rail Expansion
Mr.Wehrenberg expressed concern regarding the amount of points at which the
proposed Metrolinx Regional Express Rail is to intersect with Town trails.He
supports the use of overpasses and underpasses to keep continuous trails,and
urges the Town to communicate with Metrolinx,and develop a set of guidelines
for future projects that involve trails in order to ensure the trails are properly
considered and maintained.
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Irene Clement
THAT the comments of the delegation be received for information.
CARRIED
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.Verbal Update from the Manager of Parks
Re:Trails-related Projects
Mr.Tree gave an update regarding the Willow Farm Trail,including the
status,layout,and proposed surface material of the trail,the proposed trails
and trails that are currently being built in the 2C Area,and the proposed Tim
Jones Trail crossing over Wellington Street East.
The Committee inquired about the status and features of various trails,and
staff responded.
Moved by Richard Doust
Seconded by Laura Lueloff
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THAT the verbal update regarding Trails-related Projects be received for
information.
CARRIED
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2.Extract from Council Meeting of August 25,2015
Re:Report No.PR15-023 –Renaming a Section of Nokiidaa Trail
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Irene Clement
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of August 25,2015,regarding Report
No.PR15-023 –Renaming a Section of Nokiidaa Trail,be received for
information.
CARRIED
3.Extract from Council Meeting of May 11,2015
Re:Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 17,2015
Moved by Laura Lueloff
Seconded by Richard Doust
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of May 11,2015,regarding Trails and
Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of April 17,2015,be received
for information.
CARRIED
7.NEW BUSINESS
New Business Motion No.1
Moved by Alison Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by Richard Doust
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council:
THAT communications be established between the Town and Metrolinx to
ensure the preservation and integrity of the Town’s trail system and the Trails
Master Plan.
CARRIED
The Committee expressed concern regarding the lack of bike racks at shopping
facilities and bus terminals.
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New Business Motion No.2
Moved by Bill Fraser
Seconded by Alison Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council:
THAT staff investigate the feasibility of creating fully accessible bike hubs at
existing and future bike trail entrances.
CARRIED
The Committee inquired about the Town’s graffiti management policy.Staff
indicated that there is a policy in place for graffiti issues.
8.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Tom Mrakas
Seconded by Alison Collins-Mrakas
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
OTHERWISE ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.
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DELEGATION REQUEST
This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for
the following deadline:
4:30 P.M.ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE:May 17,2016
SUBJECT:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON:Christina Nagy-Oh
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON(S)BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
To provide a Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member
regarding your matter of interest?YES NO
IF YES,WITH WHOM?DATE:May 6,2016
I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5)minutes for Delegations.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:May 20,2016
TO:Trails and Active Transportation Committee
FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
RE:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan Update
(CEAP)be received;and
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee provide comment to be
considered by staff in the preparation of the CEAP update.
BACKGROUND
The CEAP is a five-year plan that was developed in order for the Corporation of the Town of
Aurora to meet its environmental goals.The Plan focuses on what the Town can do to
protect and enhance the natural environment.The Plan also supports the implementation of
the Town’s Strategic Plan,Official Plan,master plans,and other ongoing environmental
activities.The CEAP planning process,consultation,and outcome provided the Town with
an opportunity to capitalize on past experiences and implement change that allowed Aurora
to deliver progressive environmental policies and ensure that all departments were working
together to achieve common environmental objectives.
The purpose of the Town of Aurora’s Corporate Environmental Action Plan is to:
Protect and enhance the natural environment;
be a catalyst for local initiatives that promote environmental sustainability,
integrity and conservation of our resources and ecosystem;and,
to enhance environmental stewardship within the community.
In August 2010,Council approved the Corporate Environmental Action Plan.Section 3.3 of
the implementation section requires that Aurora,review and update this plan every five
years.In response,staff have prepared the attached memorandum.
Linkages to Other Plans
In addition to the Town’s Corporate Environmental Action Plan,Council has also
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora,Ontario
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Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4382
Email:cnagy-oh@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
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approved a number of Action Plans and Master Plans that provide strategic direction.
Examples include the Corporate Energy Master Plan,Town Official Plan and the Town’s
Strategic Plan.
Project Terms of Reference
Project justification
In August 2010,Council approved the Corporate Environmental Action Plan.Section 3.3 of
the implementation section requires that Aurora,review and update this plan every five
years.
Project Overview
The Staff and Council recognize the importance of the environmental initiatives already
underway and the need for a renewed strategy to continue to protect the environment and
identify new steps to steer the corporation towards renewed environmental leadership.
The Town of Aurora is committed to renewing the Corporate Environmental Action Plan by
2016.The process of renewing the CEAP will provide the Town with an opportunity to
capitalize on past experiences and implement change that will empower Aurora to deliver
progressive environmental policies and ensure that all departments are working together to
achieve the environmental objectives.
The CEAP update aims to:
Increase the Corporations Environmental leadership role within the community
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Give support and help influence budgetary items which have measurable
environmental impacts associated with them
Continue to report successes within the Progress Report Card
Serve as an impetus for the advancement of a community education and awareness
program
Proposed Approach and Timing
The update is expected to be completed within twelve months of commencement.The
initializing of the project will commence with this Memo being considered by EAC in Fall
2015.
Completed steps:
Creation of progress report summary Chart,see Attachment 3 for summary of
progress achieved on specific actions
Develop a timeline
Write a formal Terms of Reference for project,includes scope of project
Determine the Steering Committee
Next Steps:
Determine outstanding action items (Sept)
Determine actions that are on-going (Sept)
Determine which outstanding actions are still relevant (Oct)
Review other environmental plans (Oct-Dec)
Identification of new:Goals,objectives and Actions (Jan –Feb)
Staff consultation:interviews with Staff,council members,community organizations/
groups (Oct –Nov)
Trails and Active transportation Committee engagement (Q4 2015)
Parks and Recreation Committee engagement (Q4 2015)
Finalize draft with steering committee (Q2 2016)
Take draft to council in early April (Q3)
Implementation of Plan
The renewed CEAP demonstrates Council’s continued commitment to protecting and
enhancing the environment.To ensure implementation,the town will need to:
Continue to integrate the CEAP framework into the day-to-day function of the
municipality
Increase efforts to maintain and enhance internal and external partnerships
Continually review and enhance this plan
Annually prepare a progress report outlining the progress made beginning in 2016
toward achieving the objectives laid out in the CEAP
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Project Scope
In June 2015,Council requested that staff renew the CEAP in-house.There will be no
consideration of creating a community component to the plan within this update.The CEAP
will continue to have a corporate scope.
Due to the development of the Corporate Energy Master Plan (CEMP)and the need to
implement that plan without any additional resources,it is expected that the Energy
component will be removed from the updated version of the CEAP.This would enable the
staff who are responsible for implementing the CEMP to maintain one set of objectives for
the Town and document their progress in one location,instead of two.
Project Administration
Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives ext.4382,be the Project
Manager for the Town for this project (or will lead the update of the CEAP).The PMEI will
continue to consult with the Environmental Management Team,comprised of key staff from
various departments,formed to assist the development and implementation of the original
Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP),August 2010
2.CEAP Progress Report Summary Chart
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CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanTownofAuroraAugust2010Attachment #1
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LocatedonthebeautifulanduniqueOakRidgesMoraine,theTownofAuroraiscommittedtotheprotectionandmanagementofthisenvironmentallysensitivelandscapeabundantinnaturalandhistoricalheritage.TheTownofAuroratakesprideinitsenvironmentalstewardshipactionsandiscontinuallyworkingtowardsgreatersustainability.WearepleasedtopresentyouwiththeTownofAurora’sfirstCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan.ThisPlanhasThisplanhasbeenestablishedtoprioritizecorporateactionswithrespecttotheenvironmentandreliesoncollaborationamongvariousTowndepartments.ItnotonlysetsthetoneforourTowninitiatives,butitalsoworkstocontributetoabetterglobalenvironmentbyaddressingissuessuchasgreenhousegasemissionsandglobalwarming.IttakesintoconsiderationthatwhatwedoinAuroracanimpactareasdownstreamthroughtheheadwatersoftheOakRidgesMoraine.MayorPhyllisM.MorrisAuroraTownCouncilendorsedthedevelopmentoftheplanwhichwasinitiatedandguidedbytheTown’sEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommitteeanddevelopedtogetherwithTownstaffandaconsultinggroup.TownCouncilformallyadoptedtheplanonAugust17,2010.AlthoughthisisaformaldocumentwhichhasbeendevelopedtosetthepaceforTowncorporateenvironmentalinitiativesitshouldbenotedthatinAurora,therearealreadymanyexistingandongoingenvironmentalpracticesandpoliciesthatcorrelatewiththeCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan.Thisplanismeanttodocument,solidifyandgivestrengthtoanalreadyexistingcorporatecultureofenvironmentalleadership.Itisacommitmenttoenvironmentalpolicyandpracticeandreliesonsupportfromthecommunitytobesuccessful.Weinviteyoutobecomefamiliarwiththeplan’senvironmentalinitiatives.WeallhavearoleinprotectingtheenvironmentofAurora–ourhome,ourlandandourfuture.MayorPhyllisM.MorrisDateWelcomeTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPageiiCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheTownofAurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)wouldnothavebeensuccessfullycompletedwithouttheextraordinaryefforts,professionalattitudeandenergyofmanyindividuals,includingtheMayorandmembersofCouncil,theEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommittee(EAC),theExecutiveLeadershipTeam(ELT),andtheEnvironmentalManagementTeam(EMT)overtheninemonthsofthisundertaking.Leadershipandcoordinationcontributionsweremadebythefollowingindividualswithinthecorporation:ChristinaNagyOh,ProjectManager(ManagerofEnvironmentalInitiatives);andAnthonyIerullo,ProjectAdvisor(ManagerofStrategicInitiatives).TheMayorandCouncil,EAC,ELTandEMTprovidedvaluableexternaldirectionandcritiqueatkeypointsintheprocess.Thekeyindividualsincluded:CouncilMayorPhyllisMorrisCouncillorBobMcRobertsCouncillorEvelinaMacEachernCouncillorWendyGaertnerCouncillorStephenGrangerCouncillorAlisonCollinsMrakasCouncillorEvelynBuckCouncillorAlWilsonCouncillorJohnGalloAcknowledgementsEACPeterPiersol(Chair)CouncillorEvelinaMacEachern(ViceChair)CouncillorWendyGaertnerCouncillorJohnGalloGordonBarnesDavidTomlinsonSusanWalmerRichardWizemannHeatherColeELTNeilGarbe(CAO)AnthonyIerullo(Manager)IlmarSimanovskis(Director)AlDowney(Director)MarcoRamunno(Director)DanElliot(Director)JohnLeach(Director)TechavanLeeuwen(Director)ChristopherCooper(Director)EMTChristinaNagyOh,ManagerofEnvironmentalInitiatives,Administration,(Lead)AaronKarmazyn,ManagerofFacilities,PropertyandFleet,InfrastructureandEnvironmentalServicesSaraTienkamp,ParksSupervisor,ParksandRecreationServicesFaustoFilipetto,PolicyPlanner,PlanningServicesAncaMihail,ManagerofEngineering,InfrastructureandEnvironmentalServicesEnvironmentalInternsLindsayPoulinLauraAlpiTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPageiiiCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)isafiveyearactionplanthatwillallowthecorporationoftheTownofAuroratomeetitsenvironmentalgoals.ThePlanisbasedonseveralconsultationworkshopsandmeetingsheldoverthepast17monthstoreceiveinputfromresidents,thebusinesscommunity,staff,seniormanagementandlocalenvironmentalorganizations.ThepurposeofthePlanistoprotectandenhancethenaturalenvironment,promoteenvironmentalsustainability,integrityandconservationofresourcesandcreateapracticeofenvironmentalstewardshipwithinthecommunity.TheCEAPisintendedtoprovidecorporatedirectiononkeystrategicenvironmentalinitiativesthatwillbeinitiatedoverthenext5years.ThePlanhasbeendevelopedtoassistCounciltoplanforandimplementspecificactionsthatwillimprovetheTown’senvironmentalperformanceandimpactthesustainabilityofAuroraforfuturegenerations.TheCEAPincludesaseriesofgoals,objectivesandactionitemsstructuredaroundfourElementalthemesAir,Water,Fire(Energy)andEarth(Land).Thefollowingprovidesasummaryofthekeygoals,objectivesandactionitemsineachthemearea:Air:Theprimaryfocusofthe“Air”sectionoftheplanistoimproveairquality.Inordertoachievethisgoal,thePlanaimstobothreduceharmfulemissionsanddevelopstrategiestoadapttoourchangingclimate.ActionitemsintheAirsectionincludeimplementinganantiidlinginitiative,developingaGreenFleetPlanandestablishinggreenhousegasreductiontargets.Fire(Energy):TheFire(Energy)sectionofthePlanisfocusedonthereductionofenergyconsumptionthroughenergyefficiencymeasuresandrenewableenergysources.Theobjectivesofthissectionaddressenergyefficiencyandenergyretrofitsaswellastheuseofrenewableenergy.ActionitemsintheFire(Energy)sectionincludetheimplementationofenergymanagementsoftware,energymanagementretrofitsandrenewableenergysourcesatnewTownfacilities,andsupportingtheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyAct.Earth(Land):ThepurposeoftheEarth(Land)sectionofthePlanistoplanandmanageAurora’secology.Morespecifically,thePlanintendstoprotectwildlifehabitat,promotealternatemodesoftransportationandimplementsustainablelanduseplanning.Theobjectivesofthissectionaddresswildlifemanagement,greenspaceandstreamsidenaturalization/rehabilitation,sustainablelanduseplanning,sustainableconstructionprojects,transportationdemandmanagement,winterroadmaintenanceandwastediversioninitiatives.ActionitemsintheEarth(Land)sectionaddresslinkingwildlifecorridors,improvinglandscapingandnaturalhabitats,trails,sustainableconstructionpractices,reducingcorporatewasteanddevelopingagreenprocurementpolicy.ExecutiveSummaryTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPageivCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraWater:Thefinalelementoftheactionplanfocusesonreducingcorporatewaterconsumptionandutilizingstormwatermanagementtechnologies.Theobjectivesofthissectionaddresswaterconservationandstormwatermanagementpractices.Actionitemsinthissectionincludedevelopingawaterlossreductionstrategy,enhancingandoptimizingthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryandimprovingstormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojects.ThesuccessofthePlanwillrequireacoordinatedapproachtoimplementationthatincludesalldepartmentswithinthecorporation.AstheTownmovesforwardwiththeimplementationofthisPlan,wewillneedtocontinuetobuildandenhanceinternalandexternalpartnershipsandsynergiesandcommittocontinuallyupdatingandmonitoringthisPlan.TheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanisapreludetothedevelopmentofabroaderSustainabilityvisionandPlanfortheTownofAurora.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPagevCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.0INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................11.1AboutAurora................................................................................................................................................................11.2BackgroundandContextCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan..................................................................................31.3WhatistheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan?.......................................................................................................31.4Aurora’sSustainabilityVision........................................................................................................................................51.5LinkagestoOtherPlans,ReviewsandProjects..............................................................................................................61.6Aurora’sKeyEnvironmentalSuccesses..........................................................................................................................72.0AURORA’SCORPORATEENVIRONMENTALACTIONPLAN2.1Air...............................................................................................................................................................................112.2Fire..............................................................................................................................................................................142.3Earth(Land) ................................................................................................................................................................172.4Water..........................................................................................................................................................................253.0IMPLEMENTATION...........................................................................................................................................................293.1IntegratetheCEAPFrameworkintotheDaytoDayFunctioningoftheMunicipality..................................................293.2MaintainandEnhanceInternalandExternalPartnerships..........................................................................................303.3ContinuallyReviewandEnhancethisPlan..................................................................................................................30AppendixA:PublicConsultationAppendixB:ListingofCompleted,CurrentandOngoingTownofAuroraEnvironmentalInitiatives,ActivitiesandActionsAppendixC:MapofAuroraNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatTableofContentsTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage1CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.1AboutAuroraTheTownofAuroraislocatedwithintheGreaterTorontoAreaandthegrowingYorkRegionontherollinghillsoftheOakRidgesMoraine.Auroraisacommunityofover50,000residentsthathasdoubledinsizesince1986.Thisgrowthisanticipatedtocontinuewithanadditional20,000residentsplannedinthecommunityby2031.Thecommunityisalsohometoover1,300businessesincludingapproximately150majorindustriesandheadofficesandfeaturesastrongentrepreneurialspiritwithover84%ofAurorabusinessesemployinglessthantwentyemployees.TheTown’sbusinesscommunityhasgrownsignificantlyinrecentyearsandthisgrowthisforecastedtocontinuewithanadditional10,000jobsanticipatedby2031.Auroraisawelcominganddynamictownwithastrongsenseofcommunityprideandvolunteerism.Wearecommittedtohealthyandinclusivelifestylesinspiredbynaturalheritage,historicculture,diverseneighborhoods,thrivingbusinessesandnaturalenvironment.Auroraisamosaicofcontemporarylivingincharmingheritagesurroundingsthatcontinuestoattractthoselookingfortheidealmixofsmalltownfriendlinessandurbanamenities.WeareabustlingcommunitythathasmaintaineditssmalltownfeelandisapopularresidentialdestinationforthosewhoappreciateitscentrallocationintheGreaterTorontoArea.Residentsenjoyavarietyofsportingandculturalfacilities,morethan500acresofparkland,pedestriantrailsystems,valleylands,creeksystem,acommunityArboretum,championshipgolfcourses,finedining,theatre,shopping,andamyriadofcommunityactivities.TheTownishometolandwithsoilcapabilitytoaccommodateagriculture,encompassesthreeseparateheadwaters,openspaces,naturalareas,wildlifeandwildlifehabitat/corridors.Figure1illustratesAurora’sgreenlands,openspacesandenvironmentalprotectionlands(nextpage).TheTownofAuroratakesprideinitsenvironmentalstewardshipactionsandiscontinuallyworkingtowardsgreatersustainability.ThedevelopmentoftheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanreflectstheTown’slongtermcommitmenttotheprotectionandmanagementofthisenvironmentallysensitivelandscape.1.IntroductionTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage3CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.2BackgroundandContextCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanThephysicalenvironment–theairwebreathe,thelandweliveonandthewaterwedrink–isthebasisforourhealth,economyandwellbeing.Theenvironmentnotonlysupportshumanlivelihood,itisalsoanintricateanddelicatewebofmicroorganisms,flora,fauna,biodiversityandhydrologicalcycles.TheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)isapreludetothedevelopmentofabroadersustainabilityvisionthatintegratestheTown’senvironmentalcommitmentwithcommunityandeconomicconsiderations.TownCounciliscommittedtosupporting,throughitsplans,policiesandinitiatives,avisionofamoresustainableAurora.Basedonthiscommitment,directionwasprovidedtoprepareaCEAPwiththesupportandstrategicguidanceoftheEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommittee(EAC).ThecreationandimplementationoftheCEAPisaclearindicationofCouncil’sdedicationtoenvironmentalstewardship–toprotectandpreservenaturalareas,maintainbiodiversityandadvancekeyenvironmentalinitiativesacrossthecorporation.TheTownalsorecognizesandvaluesthepartnershipsandcontributionsofthecommunityinanumberofenvironmentalinitiatives.ResidentsandstakeholdersarecrucialtotheTown’songoingsuccessandcommitmenttocontinuedpublicengagementacrossthecommunity.ThedevelopmentofthisPlanwasbasedonseveralconsultationworkshops/meetingsheldoverthepast17monthstoreceiveinputfromresidents,thebusinesscommunity,staff,seniormanagementandlocalenvironmentalorganizations(seeAppendixAfordetails).Thegoaloftheworkshopsincludeddeveloping:ThepurposeandrationalefortheCEAP;KeythemesofthePlan;Keygoalsandobjectives;PotentialPlanoutlines;andOptionsforimplementation.Basedonthefeedbackreceived,aninterdepartmentalEnvironmentalManagementTeamwasformedandmetbetweenAugust2009andAugust2010.Initialmeetingswiththegroupaddressedthestructure,context,objectivesandgoalsofthePlanastheyrelatedtoeachdepartment.Thelatermeetingsinvolveddiscussionsrelatingtoactionitems,environmentalindicatorsandfurtheringthecommitmentofleadsandsupportsforeachactionitem.AllcorporatedepartmentsareresponsiblefortheimplementationofthisPlan.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage4CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.3WhatistheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan?TheCEAPisafiveyearplanthatwillallowtheCorporationoftheTownofAuroratomeetitsenvironmentalgoals.ThePlanfocusesonwhattheTowncandotoprotectandenhancethenaturalenvironment.ThePlanalsosupportstheimplementationoftheTown’sStrategicPlan,newOfficialPlan,masterplans,andotherongoingenvironmentalactivities.TheCEAPplanningprocess,consultation,andoutcomewillprovidetheTownwithanopportunitytocapitalizeonpastexperiencesandimplementchangethatwillempowerAuroratodeliverprogressiveenvironmentalpoliciesandensurethatalldepartmentsareworkingtogethertoachievecommonenvironmentalobjectives.ThepurposeoftheTownofAurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanisto:Protectandenhancethenaturalenvironment;beacatalystforlocalinitiativesthatpromoteenvironmentalsustainability,integrityandconservationofourresourcesandecosystem;and,toenhanceenvironmentalstewardshipwithinthecommunity.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage5CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.4Aurora’sSustainabilityVisionTheCEAPisonesteptoformalizetheTown’scommitmenttoamoresustainableAuroraandisapreludetothedevelopmentofabroadersustainabilityvisionthatintegratestheTown’senvironmentalcommitmentwithcultural,socialandeconomicconsiderations.Moreover,theimplementationoftheCEAPwillbeaidedbythedevelopmentofaCommunitySustainabilityPlan,whichwillallowtheTowntoaccessgastaxfundingforenvironmentalinitiatives.TheCommunitySustainabilityPlanwillalsodevelopdecisionmakingprocessesthatintegratefactorsbeyondtraditionalfinancialincentivesandconsiderthesocial,environmentalandeconomicramificationsofouractionsasamunicipality.TheTown’svisionforsustainableAuroraislinkedtothetriplebottomlinewhichdemonstratestheinterconnectednessof:a)thenaturalenvironment;b)theeconomy;and,c)thecommunity(asillustratedinFigure2below).ThepreparationofaCommunitySustainabilityPlanisplannedfor2011inassociationwiththedevelopmentofanewStrategicPlan.Figure2:SustainabilityVisionNaturalEnvironmentCommunityEconomySustainabilityTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage6CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanStrategicPlanOfficialPlanRegionalPlansBudgetsDepartmentalBusinessPlansOtherStudiesandStrategies(e.g.LakeSimcoeProtectionPlan)1.5LinkagestoOtherPlans,ReviewsandProjectsTheTownofAurorahasanumberofplansthatguidepriorities,dailyactionsandplanningforthefuture(Figure3–below).TheseincludeplansdevelopedbytheTownaswellasotherjurisdictionsthatwerecriticaltothedevelopmentofthisPlan.Examplesinclude:TownofAurora’sStrategicPlan;TownofAurora’sOfficialPlan;OakRidgesMoraineConservationPlan;CommunityWildlifeParkMasterPlan;TownofAuroraParksandRecreationMasterPlan;YorkRegion’sSustainabilityStrategy;andYorkRegion’sOfficialPlan.Figure3:LinkagestotheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage7CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora1.6Aurora’sKeyEnvironmentalSuccessesThereareconsiderablecompleted,currentandongoingcorporateTownenvironmentalactions,activitiesandinitiativesthatconveyAurora’senvironmentalsuccessesandcommitments.Belowisabrieflistingofthekeysuccessesandactionsbyelementalthemearea.AmorecomprehensivelistofcompletedsuccessesandongoinginitiativesbyelementalthemearenotedinAppendixB.AirInstalledtrafficcirclestoreducestops/startstherebyreducingemissionsAdditionofSmartCartothefleet,2008Installed17IdleFreeZonesignsat6TownownedfacilitiesFire(Energy)ParticipatedinYorkRegionDemandResponseProgramsince2006inordertoconserveenergyduringsummermonthswhentheelectricitydemandisatitspeak.GreeningofAuroraFacilities–greenbuildingtechnologyandretrofitshavebeeninstalledthatwillsaveongasandhydroconsumptionandreducecarbonemissions.Examplesinclude:PublicLibrary,FamilyLeisureComplexandTownHall.StronachAuroraRecreationComplexThedesignforthisComplexhasbeenrecognizedbyNaturalResourcesCanadaecoEnergyprogramasafacilitythatreducesenergyconsumptionandgreenhousegasemissions.TownofAurorareceived2008AuroraChamberofCommerceBusinessAchievementAwards:ConservationandEnvironmentalSustainabilityBullfrogEcoCertifiedGreenPowerAurorahascommittedtopurchasinggreenpowerin2008to2010topowerTownHallwithgreenpower.TownofAuroracapitalprojectsretrofitsforenergyconservation.Earth(land)WildlifePark:TheCommunityWildlifeParkwillbeapproximately170AcresandconsistsofaportionoftheEastHollandRivervalleylandsandadjacentnaturalareaslocatedeastofBayviewAvenue,betweenWellingtonStreetEastandSt.John'sSideroad,innortheastAurora.TwoTownnurseriesgrowtreesandharvestseedlingtreesfromTownwoodlotstomaintainnativegeneticsTheAuroraCommunityArboretumwasestablishedin1996.AMasterPlanfortheArboretumwascompletedin2005;itprovidesforaSpecimenTreeCollection,educationforresidents,aDiscoveryTrailandmanyotherinitiativesrelatedtothecollectionandpreservationoftreesandshrubs.TheTownofAurorahasbeenafundingpartnertotheArboretum’s10yearImplementationPlansince2007BoardwalksInstallationofboardwalksoverenvironmentallysensitiveareasi.e.wetlands/marshesFertilizer/Herbicides/PesticidesParksgreenhouseoperationsusebiological(beneficialinsects)tocontrolnon–desirableinsectsTrails/WoodlotsTrailsystemsareconstructedusingpermeablesurfacesandarenotlit,loweringlightpollutionlevelsTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage8CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraUseofEcoFriendlyBuildingMaterialsSince2008theTownofAurorausesecologicallyfriendlybuildingmaterialswherepossiblewhendoingrenovations,repairsandmaintenancetoTownofAurorafacilitiesincluding:reusingmaterials,recyclablecarpetreplacementandlowVOCpaintsandadhesives.Installationofbicyclepathsandtrailswhere/whenpossibleandpublishedamap/planshowingbicycleroutes/trailsSaltReductionPlanhasdocumentedadecreaseinsaltusefrom200kg/km/laneto170kg/km/lane.BrinetankshavebeeninstalledandallTowntrucksand(most)contractedtrucksarefittedwithprewettingequipment.WaterAholdingtankwasinstalledatAdaJohnsonParktocatchtherunofffromthesplashpadandrainwater;waterisusedtowatertrees,newsodandannualplantdisplaysaroundTownofAuroraIn2006theTownchangedover20%ofthehangingbasketstoareservoirbasedcontainer;thishasresultedinlessfrequentwatering,lessrunoffandadecreaseinvehicularemissionsStreambankanderosioncontrolprojectsrestoreandprotectcreeksandwatercourses,providevegetationenhancementsandbuffersAurorainitiatedtheretrofitof4existingstormwatermanagementfacilitiesaccomplishingthefollowing:Improvedthequalityofstormwaterrunoffbyupto80%ReducedtheamountofphosphorusenteringLakeSimcoebyupto84kg/yearCutbackweedgrowthinourwaterwaysby41.6t/yearTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage9CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)hasbeenstructuredaroundthefourelements–air,water,fire(energy),andearth(land)–toprovideadirectlinkbetweentheprescribedactionsandthenaturalenvironment.ThiselementalthemehasstrongrootsinvarioushistoricalculturesincludingthoseoftheCanadianAboriginal,Hindu,Buddhist,JapaneseandGreek.TheCEAPincludesfourgoals–oneforeachelementalthemeandaseriesofobjectivessupportedbyanumberofactionitemsthatareoutlinedinthissection.Asummaryoftheactions–includingexpectedtimeframesofongoing,short(initiatedin12years),medium(initiatedin34years)andlongterm(initiatedin5+years)–categorizedbyeachofthefourelementalgoals,issummarizedinFigure4.2.Aurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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Corporate Environmental Action Plan |Town of Aurora
Figure 4:Overview of the Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)
Objective A1:Reduce the town’s vehicle emissions &support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by town staff &at town facilities
Action 2.1.1 Implement an anti idling initiative Medium Term (Page 12)
Action 2.1.2 Implement the Clean Air Commute program for town staff Ongoing (Page 12)
Action 2.1.3 Develop a Green Fleet Plan Medium Term (Page 12)
Objective A2:Minimize or prevent the negative impacts that contribute to climate change through harmful emission reductions
Action 2.1.4 Prepare a Climate Change Adaptation Plan Long Term (Page 13)
Action 2.1.5 Establish greenhouse gas reduction targets Medium Term (Page 13)
Objective F1:Increase energy efficiency by changing behaviour and retrofitting town facilities/infrastructure
Action 2.2.1 Phasing in of energy management software Medium Term (page 14)
Action 2.2.2 Increase awareness about energy management and conservation programs for facilities Short Term (page 15)
Action 2.2.3 Energy management retrofits of large scale town buildings Medium Term (page 15)
Objective F2:Reduce facilities energy demands,optimize passive solar gains and make use of renewable,on site generation and district energy options including solar,wind,
water,biomass,and geothermal energy
Action 2.2.4 Investigate renewable energy sources for construction of new town facilities in conjunction with LEED or equivalent Medium Term (page16)
Action 2.2.5 Support the implementation of the Green Energy Act within Aurora Short Term (page 16)
Objective E1:Protect,preserve,enhance,limit,conserve and/or extend wildlife and wildlife habitat in Aurora
Action 2.3.1 Development and implementation of wildlife corridors that link major existing areas of important habitat and create connectivity beyond Aurora’s
municipal borders Medium Term (Page 17,18)
Action 2.3.2 Implement the Community Wildlife Park in partnership with various stakeholders Short Term (Page 18)
Objective E2:Improve and enhance the Town’s existing green spaces through research on best practices and implementation on a local scale
Action 2.3.3 Increase ecological landscaping Short Term (Page 18)
Action 2.3.4 Protect and enhance our natural habitats and improve green space and outdoor recreational areas Ongoing (Page 19)
Action 2.3.5 Update Aurora’s Landscape Standards Short Term (Page 19)
Action 2.3.6 Improve boulevard conditions to meet enhanced ecological standards Short Term (Page 19)
Action 2.3.7 Development and implementation of the Arboretum’s 10 year Action Plan Ongoing (Page 19)
Objective E3:Implement sustainable land use planning with a view to securing the health and well being of Aurora
Action 2.3.8:Develop and implement a Trails Master Plan Short Term (Page 20)
Action 2.3.9 Protect and enhance the Oak Ridges Moraine –Ongoing (Page 21)
Objective E4:Implement sustainable construction practices to reduce waste,incorporate sustainable design and reclaim or recycle materials
Action 2.3.10 Sustainable Construction and Building Operation Policy Short Term (Page 21)
Objective E5:Promote alternate modes of transportation in order to improve the quality of life of Aurora’s residents.
Action 2.3.11 Promote Transportation Demand Management (TDM)for town staff Medium Term (Page 22)
Action 2.3.12 Update the Master Transportation Operation Plan Long Term (Page 22)
Objective E6:Enhance environmental responsibility within winter maintenance operations
Action 2.3.13 Enhance environmental responsibility within winter maintenance operations Short Term (Page 23)
Objective E7:Reduce corporate waste going to landfill disposal
Action 2.3.14 Reduce corporate waste Long Term (Page 23)
Action 2.3.15 Reduce waste at corporate events Short Term (Page 24)
Action 2.3.16 Develop a green procurement (purchasing)policy for the town Medium Term (Page 24)
Objective W1:Reduce overall town water consumption
Action 2.4.1 Reduce corporate water consumption Medium Term (Page 26)
Action 2.4.2 Develop a water loss reduction strategy Long Term (Page 26)
Objective W2:Enhance the functioning of the current stormwater management facility inventory within the Town of Aurora and reduce the uncontrolled
stormwater areas with respect to both quality and quantity.
Action 2.4.3 Investigate ways to enhance and optimize the functioning of the current stormwater management facility inventory –Ongoing (Page 27)
Action 2.4.4 Review the current stormwater management policy in accordance with Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Long Term (Page 27)
Action 2.4.5 Improve stormwater quality in all new road reconstruction projects –Ongoing (Page 28)
Timeframes:Ongoing:Current Short Term:initiated in 1-2 years Medium Term:initiated in 3-4 years Long Term:initiated in 5+years
Earth (Land)Goal Plan and manage Aurora’s ecology by protecting wildlife habitat,promoting alternate
modes of transportation and utilizing sustainable land use planning.
Air Goal Improve air quality by reducing emissions and developing a Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
Fire (Energy)Goal Reduce the Town’s overall energy consumption through energy efficiency measures
and the use of renewable energy sources.
Water Goal Reduce corporate water consumption;and utilize stormwater management technologies to
improve control of stormwater quantity as well as enhance stormwater quality.
water resources.
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FINALPage11AirCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.1AirAirisanessentialcomponentofsustaininglifeonearth.Aircontaminantsaresubstancesthatarenotnaturallypresentintheenvironmentorarepresentinunnaturalconcentrationsthatcan,insufficientconcentration,adverselyalteranenvironment.Theyaregenerallyassociatedwithhealthhazardsbecauseoftheirpersistence,toxicitylevelsormobility.Tominimizelocalaircontamination,theTowniscommittedto:Reducecontributionstoairpollutantsenteringatmosphere;Improvehealthconditions;andReducehazeandsmog.Theactionitemsinthissectionwillhelptoreducepollutantsenteringtheatmospherewhichwillinturnhelpcontributetoanimprovementinhealthconditions,theenvironmentandtheeconomy.TheAirGoalissupportedbytwoobjectivesandfiveactionitems.ObjectiveA1(AirQuality)Action2.1.1:ImplementanantiidlinginitiativeAction2.1.2:ImplementtheCleanAirCommuteProgramforTownStaffAction2.1.3:DevelopaGreenFleetPlanObjectiveA2(ClimateChangeAdaptation)Action2.1.4:PrepareaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanAction2.1.5:EstablishGreenhouseGasReductionTargetsAirGoal:Improveairquality,byreducingemissionsanddevelopingaClimateChangeAdaptationPlan.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage12AirCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraA1Objective:AirQualityReducetheTown’svehicleemissionsandsupportthereductionofgreenhousegasemissionsbyTownstaffandatTownfacilities.Action2.1.1:ImplementanantiidlinginitiativeToimplementanantiidlinginitiativethatwillincludetheinstallationofidlefreezonesignageatpublicfacilities,schoolsandtransitstations.ThiswillalsoincludetheimplementationofanantiidlingeducationcampaignforTownstaffandcontractors.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Theinstallationofantiidlingsignageatpublicfacilities,schoolsandtransitstations.Annualpercentageofstaffcompletingantiidlingtraining.Action2.1.2:ImplementtheCleanAirCommuteprogramforTownstaffToimplementtheCleanAirCommuteprogramtoencouragestafftocarpool,ridetheirbicycle,walkortaketransit.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingAdministration(Lead)AnnualincreaseinstaffparticipationintheCleanAirCommuteProgram.Action2.1.3:DevelopaGreenFleetPlanTodevelopacorporateGreenFleetPlanthataddressesnewgreenfleetprocurementandreplacementtoreducegreenhousegasemissions.ThePlanshouldconsideralternativefuels,higherefficiencyvehicles,hybridandelectricoptionsthatmeettherequiredneed.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaGreenFleetPlanforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage13AirCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraA2Objective:ClimateChangeAdaptationMinimizeorpreventthenegativeimpactsthatcontributetoclimatechangethroughemissionreductions.Action2.1.4:PrepareaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanTodevelopaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanthatwillassisttheTowntomitigatetheeffectsofclimatechange.Thisactionmayconsiderclimatechangeplanningpartnershipswithothermunicipalities,ConservationAuthoritiesandYorkRegion.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermAdministration(Lead)ThepreparationandpresentationofaClimateChangeAdaptationPlanforCouncilconsideration.Action2.1.5:EstablishGreenhouseGasReductionTargetsToestablishgreenhousegasreductiontargetsthatconsiderbenchmarksforenergyconsumptionandgreenhousegasemissions.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofgreenhousegasreductiontargetsforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Percentagedecreaseingreenhousegasemissionsfrom2010levels.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage14Fire(Energy)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.2FireThedemandforenergyisanticipatedtoincreaseasaresultofplannedincreasesinpopulation,theneedforadditionalinfrastructureandsocietallifestylechanges.BymakingchangestothewaythattheTownofAuroraconsumesenergycorporately,wecanreducespendingonutilities,contributetoareductionintoxinsandworktowardsreducingourrelianceonlimitedenergyresources.EnergyefficiencyrelatestochangesinbehaviourthatresultinareductionintheenergyusedforvariousTownservicessuchasheating,lighting,orlevelofactivity.Areductioninenergyconsumptioncanbetheresultoftechnicalchanges,betterorganizationandmanagementandimprovedefficiency.Thefollowinggoalissupportedbytwoobjectivesandfiveactions.ObjectiveF1(EnergyEfficiencyandRetrofits)2.2.1:Phasinginofenergymanagementsoftware2.2.2:Increaseawarenessaboutenergymanagementandconservationprograms2.2.3:EnergymanagementretrofitsoflargescaleTownbuildingsObjectiveF2(RenewableEnergy)2.2.4:InvestigaterenewableenergysourcesforconstructionofnewTownfacilitiesinconjunctionwithLEEDorequivalent2.2.5:SupporttheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyActFireGoal:ReducetheTown’soverallenergyconsumptionthroughenergyefficiencymeasuresandtheuseofrenewableenergysources.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage15Fire(Energy)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraF1Objective:EnergyEfficiencyandRetrofitsIncreaseenergyefficiencybychangingbehaviourandretrofittingTownfacilitiesandinfrastructure.Action2.2.1:PhasinginofenergymanagementsoftwareToimplementtheuseofenergymanagementsoftwareinTownfacilitiesandinfrastructureincluding:Sourceandpurchasemeasurementandverificationsoftwareforhydroloadprofilingandproactiveloadshifting;Monitorutilitybillusageandtrackconsumption;andOptimizeenergyuseforalllargescaleTownfacilitiesbyinstallingbuildingautomatedcontrolsandaserverbasednetwork.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)AnnualPercentagepercapitareductioninenergyuseatTownownedfacilities.Action2.2.2:IncreaseawarenessaboutenergymanagementandconservationprogramsToprepareanEnergyManagementandConservationCommunicationsPlanthatincreasesstaffawarenessofenergymanagementandconservationprograms.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofanEnergyManagementandConservationCommunicationsPlanforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Action2.2.3:EnergymanagementretrofitsoflargescaleTownbuildingsToplanandcompletetheinstallationofenergymanagementretrofitsatalllargescaleTownownedfacilities.ExamplesofpotentialenergymanagementretrofitsincludepurchasingandinstallingenergyefficientHVACequipmentandoccupancysensorsforlightingcontrol.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Thecompletionofplannedenergymanagementretrofitspriorto2015.PercentagedecreaseinenergyuseatlargescaleTownownedfacilities.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage16Fire(Energy)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraF2Objective:RenewableEnergyReducefacilityenergydemands,optimizepassivesolargainsandmakeuseofrenewable,onsitegenerationanddistrictenergyoptionsincludingsolar,wind,water,biomass,andgeothermalenergy.Action2.2.4:InvestigaterenewableenergysourcesforconstructionofnewTownfacilitiesinconjunctionwithLEEDorequivalentTodeveloparenewableenergygenerationstrategythatconsidersrenewableenergysourceswhenplanningtheconstructionofnewTownownedfacilities.Thismayincludeconsideringgreenenergyproducersaswellasgeothermal,windandsolaralternativeenergyproduction.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)TodeveloparenewableenergygenerationstrategyforTownownedfacilitiesaspartofalargersustainablebuildingpolicyforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Action2.2.5:SupporttheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyActTosupporttheimplementationoftheGreenEnergyActthroughamunicipalpolicyandbylawreviewtoensureconformitytotheAct.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShorttermPlanning&DevelopmentServices(Lead)Building&BylawServices(Support)CompletionofpolicyreviewtoensureconformitywiththeGreenEnergyActby2012.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage17Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.3Earth(Land)Auroraisover50squarekilometresinsize.ThevarietyoftheTown’slandassetsisahugepartofoureconomicstrengthandhighqualityoflife.WithdevelopmentpressuresinAurora,itisimportanttomanageandprotectoursignificantnaturalresources.Theintentionofthissectionistosupporttheprotectionofnaturalareasandtheiramenitiesaswellastopromotemoresustainable,accessibleandenvironmentallycompatiblelanddevelopment.Thefollowinggoalissupportedbysevenobjectivesandsixteenactions.ObjectiveE1(WildlifeManagement)2.3.1:Developmentandimplementationoflinkedwildlifecorridors2.3.2:ImplementaCommunityWildlifeParkinpartnershipwithvariousstakeholdersObjectiveE5(TransportationDemandManagement)2.3.11:PromoteTransportationDemandManagement(TDM)forTownstaff2.3.12:UpdatetheMasterTransportationOperationPlanObjectiveE2(GreenSpaceandStreamsideNaturalization/Rehabilitation)2.3.3:Increaseecologicallandscaping2.3.4:Protectandenhanceournaturalhabitatsandimprovegreenspaceandoutdoorrecreationalareas2.3.5:UpdateAurora’sLandscapeStandards2.3.6:Improveboulevardconditionstomeetenhancedecologicalstandards2.3.7:DevelopmentandimplementationoftheArboretum’s10YearActionPlanObjectiveE6(WinterRoadMaintenance)2.3.13:UpdatetheTown’sWinterMaintenancePolicyObjectiveE3(SustainableLandUsePlanning)2.3.8:DevelopandimplementaTrailsMasterPlan2.3.9:ProtectandenhancetheOakRidgesMoraineObjectiveE4(SustainableConstructionProjects)2.3.10:SustainableConstructionandBuildingOperationPolicyObjectiveE7(WasteDiversionInitiatives)2.3.14:PromoteTransportationDemandManagement(TDM)forTownstaff2.3.15:Reducewasteatcorporateevents2.3.16:Developagreenprocurement(purchasing)policyEarth(Land)Goal:PlanandmanageAurora’secologybyprotectingwildlifehabitat,promotingalternatemodesoftransportationandutilizingsustainablelanduseplanning.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage18Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE1Objective:WildlifeManagementProtect,enhanceandconservewildlifeandwildlifehabitatinAurora.Action2.3.1:DevelopmentandimplementationoflinkedWildlifeCorridorsTosupportthedevelopmentandimplementationofwildlifecorridorsthatlinkandinventorymajorexistingareasofimportanthabitatandthatcreateconnectivitybeyondAurora’smunicipalborders.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermPlanning&DevelopmentServices(Lead)Parks&RecreationServices(Support)Annualpercentincreaseinwildlifecorridorhabitat.Action2.3.2:ImplementaCommunityWildlifeParkinpartnershipwithvariousstakeholdersToworkwithkeystakeholderstoimplementaCommunityWildlifeParkinAuroraincludingthedevelopmentofaNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatPlan.PleaseseeAppendixCfortheMapoftheTOANaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitat.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofaNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatPlanby2014.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage19Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE2Objective:GreenSpaceandStreamsideNaturalization/RehabilitationImproveandenhancetheTown’sexistinggreenspacesthroughresearchonbestpracticesandlocalcommunityimplementation.Action2.3.3:IncreaseecologicallandscapingToincreaseecologicallandscaping(ornaturalization)onpublicpropertyby:Reducingmownturfgrassandincreasingnaturalareaswhereappropriate;Reducinggrasscuttinginperimeterareasthatarenotactivelyused;Extendingtheareaofnaturalgrassland,woodlandedgeandincreasingthecoreareasofexistingwoodlandswherepossible;andUsingnaturalizationincentivestoimproveandcreatenewwildlifehabitatforinvertebrates,amphibians,reptiles,birdsandmammals.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Percentagechangeinmownturfgrass.Action2.3.4:ProtectandenhanceournaturalhabitatsandimprovegreenspaceandoutdoorrecreationalareasToincreasetheamountofprotectedandenhancednaturalhabitats,greenspaceandoutdoorrecreationareas.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Annualpercentageofnaturalareas(forested,wetlands,prairie)protected,managedand/orrehabilitated.Action2.3.5:UpdateAurora’sLandscapeStandardsToupdatetheParksMaintenanceStandardstoreflectenvironmentalbestpractices.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)ThepreparationofupdatedParksMaintenanceStandardsby2012.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage20Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.3.6:ImproveboulevardconditionstomeetenhancedecologicalstandardsToconsideroptionsforimprovedboulevardconditions,movingthetreeplantingzonetobehindthesidewalks,increasingsoilvolumeforstreettreeplantingsinnewdevelopmentsandtoamendtheDevelopmentStandardsaccordingly.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Policy&DevelopmentServices(Support)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)ThepreparationofamendedDevelopmentStandardsforimprovedboulevardconditionsby2012.Action2.3.7:DevelopmentandimplementationoftheArboretum’s10YearActionPlanTocontinuetodevelopandimplementtheAuroraArboretum10yearActionPlan.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingParks&RecreationServices(Lead)ArboretumCommittee(Support)Numberoftreesplantedeachyear.Acresofpropertyplantedeachyear.E3Objective:SustainableLandUsePlanningImplementsustainablelanduseplanningwithaviewtosecuringthehealthandwellbeingofAurora’sresidents.Action2.3.8:DevelopandimplementaTrailsMasterPlanTodevelopandimplementalongterm(50year)TrailsMasterPlanthatpromotesaconnectedoffroad,multipurposetrailnetworkthatisaccessible,primarilypedestrianorientedandprovidestheopportunitytoexperiencenatureandsupportsanactivehealthylifestyle.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)TrailsSubCommitteeofLeisureServicesCommittee(Support)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)ThepreparationandpresentationofaTrailsMasterPlanforCouncilconsiderationby2012.Newlyaddedorupgradedtraillength(kilometres)peryear.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage21Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.3.9:ProtectandenhancetheOakRidgesMoraineTocontinuetoprotecttheOakRidgesMorainebyenforcingthepoliciescontainedintheProvincialOakRidgesMoraineConservationPlan,municipalbylawsandtheAuroraOfficialPlan.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingPlanning&DevelopmentServices(Lead)Building&BylawServices(Support)NoneE4Objective:SustainableConstructionProjectsImplementsustainableconstructionpracticestoreducewaste,incorporatesustainabledesignandreclaimorrecyclematerials.Action2.3.10:SustainableConstructionandBuildingOperationPolicyTodevelopasustainableconstructionandbuildingoperationpolicyforTownbuildingandinfrastructurefacilitiesthatconsiders:LEED(LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign)orcorporatenewconstructionpolicyequivalent;LowImpactDevelopment(LID)items,includingretrofits;Reclaimed,recycledorrecyclableandlowimpactbuildingandconstructionmaterialsinTownofAurorafacilitiesandinfrastructure;andBiodegradableandlowimpact"green"buildingcleaningproducts.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThepreparationandpresentationofasustainableconstructionandbuildingoperationpolicyforCouncilconsiderationby2012.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage22Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE5Objective:TransportationDemandManagementPromotealternatemodesoftransportationinordertoimprovethequalityoflifeofAurora’sresidents.Action2.3.11:PromoteTransportationDemandManagement(TDM)forTownstaffTodevelopaTransportationDemandManagementprogramforTownstaffthatincludestheconsiderationofprogramsandinitiativestoreducesingleoccupancyvehicleusesuchas:DesignatingcarpoolingparkingspotsatTownhall;Encouragingemployeestoactivelytransportthemselvestowork(cycle,walk);BicyclerackinstallmentatallTownownedfacilitiesforbothstaffandresidents;andDiscountedtransitpassesforTownstaff.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermAdministration(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Corporate&FinancialServices(Support)ThepreparationofaTransportationDemandManagementprogramforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Action2.3.12:UpdatetheMasterTransportationOperationPlanToupdatetheTown'sMasterTransportationOperationStudy(MTOS)toprioritizepedestrianandcyclingactivities.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)ThepreparationofaTransportationMasterPlanforCouncilconsideration.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage23Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraE6Objective:WinterRoadMaintenanceEnhanceenvironmentalresponsibilitywithinwintermaintenanceoperationsAction2.3.13:UpdatetheTown’sWinterMaintenancePolicyToupdatethedraftWinterMaintenancePolicytoreducethepotentialnegativeenvironmentalimpactsofwintermaintenanceoperations.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)ThepreparationandpresentationofanupdatedWinterMaintenancePolicyby2012.Reductioninannualroadsaltusage(tonnesand/ortonnes/lanekm).E7Objective:WasteDiversionInitiativesReducecorporatewastegoingtolandfilldisposal.Action2.3.14:ReducecorporatewasteTodevelopaCorporateWasteReductionStrategythatincludes:abagtagsystemandenforce3bagmaximum;awaste,electronic,electricalequipmentevent;anantilittercampaign;singlestreamrecyclingatalllargescaleTownofAuroraFacilities;afullrecyclingprogramwithparksandopenspaces;reworkingofthewastedisposalbinswithinTownofAurorafacilities;andapapertowelcompostingprogram.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Parks&RecreationServices(Support)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaCorporateWasteReductionStrategyforCouncilconsideration.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage24Earth(Land)CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.3.15:ReducewasteatcorporateeventsTodevelopaCorporateEventWasteReductionStrategyforallusergroupsusingTownpropertythatincludes:BanningstyrofoamonallTownownedproperties;Theuseofpropersizedcontainersforrecycling(larger),waste(smaller)andcompost;andProhibitvendorsrequiringidlingvehiclesfrombeingpresentonTownproperty.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)ShortTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaCorporateEventWasteReductionStrategyforCouncilconsiderationby2012.Action2.3.16:Developagreenprocurement(purchasing)policyfortheTownTodevelopaGreenProcurementPolicyfortheTownofAuroraanditscontractors.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermCustomer&LegislativeServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThepreparationofaGreenProcurementPolicyforCouncilconsiderationby2015.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage25CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAurora2.4WaterWaterisadelicateandlimitedresource.TheTownofAurorawilltaketheappropriatestepstowardsreducingcorporatewaterconsumptioninordertocontributetopropermanagement/conservationofavailablewaterresources.Thecorporationisalsoresponsibleformanagingstormwater.Stormwatermanagementisthemechanismforcontrollingstormwaterrunoffforthepurposesofreducingdownstreamerosion,waterqualitydegradation,andfloodingandmitigatingtheadverseeffectsofchangesinlanduseontheaquaticenvironment.Stormwatermanagementfacilitiesincludestormwaterretentionanddetentionponds,whichretainwaterforaperiodoftimetocontrolrunoffand/orimprovethequality(i.e.,byreducingtheconcentrationofnutrients,sediments,hazardoussubstancesandotherpollutants)ofstormwaterrunoff.Thefollowinggoalissupportedbytwoobjectivesandfiveactions.ObjectiveW1(WaterConservation)Action2.4.1:ReducecorporatewaterconsumptionAction2.4.2:DevelopawaterlossreductionstrategyObjectiveW2(StormwaterManagement)Action2.4.3:InvestigatewaystoenhanceandoptimizethefunctioningofthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryAction2.4.4:ReviewthecurrentstormwatermanagementpolicyinaccordancewithLakeSimcoeProtectionPlanAction2.4.5:ImprovestormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojectsWaterGoals:Reducecorporatewaterconsumptionandutilizestormwatermanagementtechnologiestoimprovecontrolofstormwaterquantityaswellasenhancestormwaterquality.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage26CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraW1Objective:WaterConservationReduceoverallTownwaterconsumptionAction2.4.1:ReducecorporatewaterconsumptionToreducecorporatewaterconsumptionthroughincreasedefficiencytechniquessuchas:Computerautomatedirrigationsystems;Waterefficientlandscaping;and,Rainwaterharvesting.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)MediumTermParks&RecreationServices(Lead)Administration(Support)Infrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Support)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Annualpercentreductionincorporatewaterconsumption..Action2.4.2:DevelopawaterlossreductionstrategyTodevelopandimplementawaterlossreductionstrategyandtodevelopanunaccounteddrinkingwaterreport.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Administration(Support)ThedevelopmentofaWaterLossStrategyandUnaccountedDrinkingWaterReportforCouncilconsideration.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage27CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraW2Objective:StormwaterManagementEnhancethefunctioningofthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryandreducetheuncontrolledstormwaterareaswithrespecttobothqualityandquantity.Action2.4.3:InvestigatewaystoenhanceandoptimizethefunctioningofthecurrentstormwatermanagementfacilityinventoryToinvestigatestormwatermanagementfacilityretrofitsandmaintenanceto:ReducetheamountofphosphorusenteringLakeSimcoeviaTanneryCreekandEastHollandRiver;Restoreaselfsustainingcoldwaterfishery,wherepossible;ImprovewaterqualitytomeetTown’s,LSRCA,andLakeSimcoeProtectionPlanrequirements;EnhancewildlifehabitatalongTanneryCreekandEastHollandRiver;Reviselandscapestandardsforstormponds;andSedimentremovalandcleaningwhenrequired.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)Parks&RecreationServices(Support)Numberofassumedstormwatermanagementfacilitiesperformingasdesigned.Action2.4.4:ReviewthecurrentstormwatermanagementpolicyinaccordancewithLakeSimcoeProtectionPlanToreviewtheStormwaterManagementPolicyincludingareviewofbestpracticesandtheimplementationofsitecontrolsandLowImpactDevelopment(LID).TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)LongTermInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Planning&DevelopmentServices(Support)ThepreparationofanupdatedStormWaterManagementPolicyinaccordancewiththeLakeSimcoeProtectionPlan.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage28CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAction2.4.5:ImprovestormwaterqualityinallnewroadreconstructionprojectsToimprovestormwaterqualityforallroadreconstructionprojects,wherepossible,byinstallingoil/gritseparatorstotreattheroadpavementstormrunoff.TimeframeResponsibilityIndicator(s)OngoingInfrastructure&EnvironmentalServices(Lead)Numberofoilgritseparatorsinstalledperkilometreofstreet(re)constructed.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage29CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraTheTownofAurora’sCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan(CEAP)bringstogetheranumberofprograms,policiesandinitiativesthatwillhelptopositiontheTownasaleaderinpromotingenvironmentalsustainably.TheTownwill,overtheshortandlongterm,placeastrongemphasisonachievingthegoalsandobjectivesoutlinedinthisPlan.TheCEAPdemonstratesCouncil’scontinuedcommitmenttoprotectingandenhancingtheenvironment.Toensureimplementation,theTownwillneedto:IntegratetheCEAPframeworkintothedaytodayfunctionofthemunicipality;Maintainandenhanceinternalandexternalpartnerships;andContinuallyreviewandenhancethisPlan.3.1IntegratetheCEAPFrameworkintotheDaytoDayFunctioningoftheMunicipalityKeytotheimplementationoftheCEAPisthegovernanceandaccountabilitystructuresthatwillbeinplacetomovethePlanforward.TheCAO’sofficeundertheManagerofStrategicInitiativesandtheManagerofEnvironmentalInitiativeswillberesponsibleforcoordinatingandmonitoringtheimplementationofthisPlan.ThefollowingactionswillbepursuedtosuccessfullyintegratetheCEAPintothedaytodayfunctionofthemunicipality:ItemSuggestedTimeframeCAOtoconfirmandsupporttheongoingroleoftheEnvironmentalManagementTeam(EMT)tomanagetheimplementationoftheCEAP.TheimplementationteamwillincluderepresentativesfromallDepartmentsandwillreporttotheELT.TheCAO’sOfficewillactastheinternalchampionfortheCEAPanditsimplementation.Fall2010IndividualDepartments,withtheassistanceofEMT,willconsidertheimplementationofthisPlanwhendevelopingdepartmentalprioritiesandpreparingdepartmentalbudgets.AseriesofDepartmentalspecificsummariesoftheCEAPimplementationactionsnotedinSection2havebeendevelopedandwillbedistributedtoeachDirector.Annually–consistentwithbudgetingcycleImplementationofCEAPtoflowthroughDirectorsandCAO,whowillberesponsibleforassigningrespectivedepartmentalstafftoimplement.FY11EMT,throughDepartmentHeads,toreporttoCouncilbywayannualreportcardregardingtheprogressoftheAnnuallystartingin3.ImplementationTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage30CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraItemSuggestedTimeframeCEAP’simplementation.2011ManagerofStrategicInitiativesandtheManagerofEnvironmentalInitiativestoworkinpartnershipwithELTtodevelopandimplementaStrategic(sustainability)Planwhichwillincludecommunityawarenessandeducationofcorporateandcommunitybasedenvironmentalandsustainabilityinitiatives.2011andongoingInitiatediscussionwithFinancialStafftodetermineoptionsforthecreationofaGreenFundto,inpart,supporttheimplementationofCEAP.Oncedrafted,thediscussionpapershouldbesubmittedforCouncilreviewanddiscussion.Fall20103.2MaintainandEnhanceInternalandExternalPartnershipsAstheTownmovesforwardwithimplementationoftheCEAP,wewillneedtocontinuetobuild/enhanceexistinginternal(betweendepartments)andexternalpartnerships(withcommunitygroupsandresidents,e.g.CommunityArboretum).Further,theTownwillcontinuetotakealeadershiprolewithrespecttoenvironmentalprotectionandpreservationinthecommunity,inpart,byestablishinganyrelevantnewpartnerships.3.3ContinuallyReviewandEnhancethisPlanTheCEAPisa‘livingplan’thatmustberecognizedbystaffandCouncilasanevolvingdocument.Counciliscommittedto:ReviewandupdatethePlaneveryfiveyears;Reviewannualimplementationplansinconcertwithdepartmentalbusinessplans;andPrepareanannualreportcard.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage31CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAppendixA:PublicConsultationDateGrouporPerson(s)TitleSummaryMarch17,2009AuroraEACmembersAuroraEnvironmentalProgramLayout/Discussionoffourcategoriesof;air,water,naturalheritageandwaste.Moredetailsbeneatheachcategoryofsubheadingsandpotentialtopicstobeincluded.April14,2009(ExecutiveLeadershipTeam)AuroraEnvironmentalandSustainabilityAction(Leadership?)PlanWhyanEAP,RoleofEAC,achievementsintendedforactionplan,developmentofplan,seniormanagementparticipation(awarenessandsupport,senior.managementinput,confirmationoffunding),nextsteps,draftlistofthemes,publicconsultationmeetingdates,implementation.Variousactionsdiscussedformajorobjectivesoutlined.April22,200910ResidentsTheEnvironmentalSustainabilityActionPlanSpringPublicWorkshop2009BlueskydiscussionofkeythemesandobjectivesthattheTown’sEnvActionPlanshouldinclude.Discussionsof:climatechange,carbonfootprint(greeningfacilities),environmentalawareness,sustainableplanning,wastediversion,energy(conservationandefficiency/greenenergy),airquality(transportation,healthriskfactorstopeople),greenspaces,stormwatermanagement,greenroofs,permeablepavement,greywateruse,saltmanagementstrategy3suggestionsfromworkinggroupmembers/volunteersApril28,2009MainlyTownofAurorastaffPeterP.(SmartCommute),FaustoFilipetto(planning),HenryTettman(parks),AmandaNewman(Nords),KristenYemm(communications),AaronKarmazyn(LS),GordonBarnes,PalmaPalombi(P.W.),SabirHussain(P.W.),TheEnvironmentalSustainabilityActionPlanSpringPublicWorkshop2009BlueskydiscussionofkeythemesandobjectivesthattheTown’sEnvActionPlanshouldinclude.Greeningfacilities,communityenvironmentalinitiatives,greeningoperationsetc.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage32CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraDateGrouporPerson(s)TitleSummaryJamalMassaeh(P.W.)May6,2009PresenterChristinaNagyOh,FacilitatorIlmarSimanovskisH.VanWeitic(Windfall)DebPellaKeen(MNR)JeffHaiti(Windfall)L.CampbellY.LaroucheGordonBarnesTheEnvironmentalSustainabilityActionPlanSpringPublicWorkshop2009BlueskydiscussionofkeythemesandobjectivesthattheTown’sEnvActionPlanshouldinclude.TogainaclearervisionforwheretheTOAandcommunitywantstogowithenvironmentalinitiatives.DiscussionofactionstobeinvolvedinthePlan.Lookingformemberstositonaninterdepartmentalsteeringcommittee.May12,2009TownStaffPublicConsultationsummaryPresentedtoTownStaffWorkinglistofenvironmentalobjectivesGoalsandActionsthathavecomeoutofpreviousconsultationmeetings.Objectives,goalsandtasksaredrafted.Potentialsteeringcommitteemembersarediscussed.July15,2009AncaMihailandChristinaNagyOhEnvironmentalMasterPlandiscussion(meeting)Discussionofenv/stormwaterinitiativestoincludeintheMasterPlan.July29,2009ChristinaNagyOhandAaronKarmazynDiscussionofEnergyEfficiencyinitiatives,commitmenttorenewableenergy(presentandfuture),Greenbuildinginitiativesofnewfacilities,reducingGHG,Climatechangeadaptationstrategy.August5,2009PeterHorvattandAmandaNewmannDiscussionofWinterroadmaintenancestrategy,wastediversioninitiatives(presentandfuture),greeningofthefleetstrategyandnextsteps.August18,2009EAPWorkingGroupMeetingTodiscusspossibleframeworks,titleofplan,ownershipofactionitems,systemofcommunicatingactioncompletion,annualreportcard(howtogatherinformation),andpotentialforquarterlynewsletterforenvironmentalupdates.August26,2009MeetingwithChristinaNagyOh,JimTree(ParksManager)andSaraTienkamp(ParksSupervisor)Possibleframeworks,intendedachievementsofthisPlan,potentialenvironmentalparksinitiativessuggestedanddiscussedamongattendeesFindoutwhichpracticesareongoing,pastprojectsandnewprojects?September16,2009EAPworkinggroupmeetingTitlediscussionandvote,discussionofquarterlyorbiannualnewsletterforenvupdatestobepostedonwebsite,frameworkupdateandrevisitTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage33CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraDateGrouporPerson(s)TitleSummarypreviouslydraftedframeworkFebruary11,2010EMTStaffMeetingWorkinggroupmettodiscussgoalsandobjectivesforEAPbasedonthedraftframeworkMarch2,2010EMTStaffMeetingWorkingGroupmettoreviewthegoalsandobjectivesanddiscussideasforlocalactionsplanningMarch4,2010AuroraEACMeetingTownofAuroraEAPVersion1.0introducedtocommitteemembersbutrecommendedthatEACmeetingbereservedtoaddressEAPasonlyitemApril1,2010EMTStaffMeetingWorkingGroupmettodiscussideasforimplementationandperformancemeasurementApril1,2010EACMeetingMattersforConsideration:TownofAuroraDraftEnvironmentalActionPlanDPRAprovidedoverviewofEnvironmentalActionPlancausingdiscussionamongcommitteemembersofsuggesteditemsandactions.DiscussionofeditsforEAP.April8,2010EMTStaffMeetingEAPVersion3.0DiscussedApril15,2010EMTStaffMeetingFocusonfillinginimplementationtablesfor;indicators/performancemeasurement,rolesandresponsibilitiesandtimeframes.Version4wasprovidedprevioustomeetingandcommentsmadefromattendees.April15,2010AuroraHomeShowEACBoothResidentshadopportunitytoaskquestionsaboutEnvironmentalActionPlanMay6,2010EACMeetingMattersforConsideration:DraftEnvironmentalActionPlanVersion6.0DiscussionofeditsforCEAPversion6.0WentthroughdocumentthoroughlydiscussingeditstoandsuggestionsfortheActionPlanMay18,2010EMTStaffMeetingVersion7.3discussedwithrespecttoeachsection.LeadsandsupportswereabletocommunicatewithoneanotherinordertoimproveactionitemsandindicatorsMay19,2010EMTMeeting–MembersofRecreationDepartmentActionitemsregardingcorporatewasteatfacilitiesandateventsJune9ELTdetailsinpresentation(notes)obtained(ELTsummarynotes)Overviewofversion9ofCEAPJune16ELTdetailsinpresentation(ELT)folderPowerpoint,specificactionitemsthatwewantedfeedbackonJuly15EACPresentationandVersion10ofCEAPObtainendorsementJuly20EMTEmailconfirmationobtainedforfinalizationofdeadlinesinthePlanAug17CouncilPresentationandfinalCEAPTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage34CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraInordertodevelopamultiyearenvironmentalandsustainabilityactionplan,severalpublicconsultationworkshopswereheldonvariousoccasionstoreceiveinputfromresidents,thebusinesscommunity,staff,seniormanagementandlocalenvironmentalorganizations.TheseworkshopswereheldinAprilandMayof2009.Throughouteachofthefourworkshops,theagendacoveredtopicswhichincluded:themesfortheenvironmentalplan,discussionsongoalsofeachthemeandgainingfeedbackfromattendeesonthepotentialoutlineofthedraftplan.Aurora’sstrengths,weaknesses,opportunitiesandthreatsfromthe2006StrategicPlanwerementionedcreatinggroundworkfortheCEAPtocontinueandworkupon.Aftertheseworkshops,aPublicconsultationsummarycontainingsuggestedobjectivesandactionswaspresentedtoTownstaff.Withrespecttocontentofinformationdiscussed,thefirstgoalofthesepublicworkshopswastocreateageneralunderstandingofwhythisEnvironmentalActionPlanwasbeingdeveloped.DiscussionofGoalCinAurora’s2006StrategicPlan(topromoteahealthyenvironmentthatfosterssocialandphysicalwellbeing)providedbackgroundinformationfortheneedtodevelopandimplementanEnvironmentalMasterPlan.TheconsultationsthenwentontodiscussthebasicoutlineforthePlanwhichwastocreateobjectivesthattheTownintendstoachievewiththePlan,generategoalsoftheseobjectivestoguideactionsandimplementtaskstoachieveeachdesiredobjectiveandgoal.AnexamplerelatingtoAirqualitywasdiscussedtoprovidefurtherunderstandingofhowtheobjectives,goalsandtasksweretobedesignedthroughoutthePlan.Finally,thepublicconsultationmeetingsaddressedhowthePlanwouldbeimplementedbyintroducingtheideaofaninterdepartmentalenvironmentalmanagementteammadeupofleadstaffmemberswhohaveenvironmentalcomponentstoaddressintheirpositions.AnumberofEMTmeetingsoccurredfromFebruarytoMayof2010.InitialmeetingswiththisworkinggroupaddressedtheobjectivesandgoalsofthePlanastheyrelatedtoeachdepartment.Thelatermeetingsinvolveddiscussionsrelatingtoactionitems,environmentalindicatorsandfurtheringthecommitmentofleadsandsupportsforeachactionitem.DraftsoftheCorporateEnvironmentalActionPlanwenttotheAuroraEnvironmentalAdvisoryCommitteeonthreeseparateoccasions.ThefirsttimethatEACwasintroducedtothePlanwasonMarch1st,inwhichVersion1.0wasprovided.OnApril1standMay6th,EACreceivedmorecompletedversionsoftheEAPthoroughlydiscussingeditsandaddressingmajorconcernsforconsideration.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage35CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAppendixB:ListingofCompleted,CurrentandOngoingTownofAuroraEnvironmentalInitiatives,ActivitiesandActionsThefollowingAppendixprovidesalistingofkey(i.e.notanexhaustivelisting)completed,currentandongoingTownofAuroraenvironmentalinitiatives,activitiesandactions–groupedbyelementalthemes(air,fire,earth(land),andwater).AirGreeningofFleetIn2010theTownofAurorawillcommencewithHybridoptionsforalltendersfornew½tonne,fulltonneandpassengervehicles.Installedtrafficcirclestoreducestops/startstherebyreducingemissionsAdditionofSmartCartothefleet,2008Installed17IdleFreeZonesignsat6TownownedfacilitiesFireYorkRegionDemandResponseProgramSince2006TheTownofAurorawasoneofthefirstactivemunicipalparticipantsinOntarioandYorkRegionwiththeProvincialDemandResponseprogramtoconserveenergyduringsummermonthswhentheelectricitydemandisatitspeak.GreeningofAuroraFacilities–Investmentshavebeenmadeingreenbuildingtechnologyandretrofitsthatwillsaveongasandhydroconsumptionandreducecarbonemissions.Examplesinclude:AuroraPublicLibrary,AuroraFamilyLeisureComplexandAuroraTownHall.StronachAuroraRecreationComplexThedesignforthisComplexhasbeenrecognizedbyNaturalResourcesCanadaecoEnergyprogramasafacilitythatreducesenergyconsumptionandgreenhousegasemissions.EarthHourTheTownofAuroraparticipatedinEarthHour2008,2009and2010.Otherwiseknownasthe“HourwithoutPower,”aglobalenergyconservationmovement.CountMeInChallengeProvincialhydroconservationinitiativerequestingthecurtailmentofelectricityconsumptiononAugust14,2009.Thisinitiativealsotracksresident,organizationandbusinessparticipationintheTownofAurorathroughactivewebbasedpledgesmadepriortoAugust14,2009.PowerStreamRetrofitSavingsBlitzIn2009PowerStreamandtheOntarioPowerAuthoritywereofferingupto$1000.00inretrofitsgrantstoreplaceexistingelectricalfixtureswithhighefficiencyfixturesateachlocationwithelectricityconsumptionbelow50kW.TheTownofAuroraparticipatedinthisprogrambyretrofittingexitlightsatmunicipalfacilitieswithhighefficiencyLEDexitlights.TownofAurorareceived2008AuroraChamberofCommerceBusinessAchievementAwards:ConservationandEnvironmentalSustainabilityTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage36CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraBullfrogEcoCertifiedGreenPowerTheTownhascommittedtopurchasinggreenpowerin2008to2010.InapilotprojectalongwiththeRegionofYork,theTownofAurorawillpoweritsTownHallwithgreenpowerpurchasedthroughBullfrogPower.BullfrogpowerguaranteesreinvestmentinEcoCertifiedGreenPowergenerationwithinOntariowhichultimatelyreducescarbonemissionsanddevelopssustainablepowergenerationthroughinvestmentintypeIIlowimpacthydroelectricprojectsandtypeIIIwindpowerprojects.Earth(land)WildlifePark:TheCommunityWildlifeParkconsistsofaportionoftheEastHollandRivervalleylandsandadjacentnaturalareaslocatedeastofBayviewAvenue,betweenWellingtonStreetEastandSt.John'sSideroad,innortheastAurora.AportionofthelandsisunderthemanagementofDucksUnlimitedCanadawhilethebalanceislandsconveyedtotheTownthroughdevelopmentagreements.TheCommunityWildlifeParkisapolicydirectiveoftheTown'sOfficialPlanAmendmentNo.30,theBayviewNortheastArea2BSecondaryPlanwhichidentifiedtheneedtoprotectthiswetlandcomplexandassociatedenvironmentalfeatures.Italsosoughttoapplymanagementpoliciestoaddresssetbacks,extensivelandscapedbuffers,activemanagementofwaterlevels,andmanagementofadjacentforestsandopenfieldsprimarilyinordertoincreasewildlifehabitatanddiversity.TheTownandvariousstakeholders(LSRCA,MNRDUC,YorkRegionandthe2ClandsDeveloper'sGroup)haveformedaworkinggroupcommitteeinordertocompleteaMasterPlanfortheCommunityWildlifePark.TreeCuttingBylawTwoTownnurseriesgrowtreesandharvestseedlingtreesfromTownwoodlotstomaintainnativegeneticsPlantingoftrees/shrubsforerosioncontrolalongstreambanksandtoimprovewaterfiltrationinthestreamsTheAuroraCommunityArboretumwasestablishedin1996.AMasterPlanfortheArboretumwascompletedin2005;itprovidesforaSpecimenTreeCollection,educationforresidents,aDiscoveryTrailandmanyotherinitiativesrelatedtothecollectionandpreservationoftreesandshrubs.TheTownofAurorahasbeenafundingpartnertotheArboretum’s10yearimplementationplansince2007.BoardwalksInstallationofboardwalksoverenvironmentallysensitiveareasi.e.wetlands/marshesFertilizer/Herbicides/PesticidesEliminatedphosphorus(spring2008)fromfertilizerapplicationsoStartingintheearly1990’ssignificantlydecreasedtheuseofherbicides/pesticidesusingimprovedculturalpracticesandIntegratedPestManagement(IPM)untiltheProvincialbanin2008oParksgreenhouseoperationsusebiological(beneficialinsects)tocontrolnon–desirableinsectsTrails/WoodlotsTrailsystemsareconstructedusingpermeablesurfacese.g.:limestonescreeningsandwoodchipsoBrush/limbs/logsfromtreeworkwithinourwoodlotsarelefttobiodegradeontheforestfloorandtoprovidehabitatforamphibians,invertebrates,birdsandanimals.oTrailsthroughwoodlots,grasslandsandopenspacesarenotlit,loweringlightpollutionlevelsoAuroraWoodLandsManagementPlanwasupdatedin2009toassistinthemanagement,longtermhealthandsustainabilityofourforestryresourcesPlantMaterialDroughttoleranthardyplantmaterial(trees/shrubs/perennials/annuals)areselectedwheneverpossibleforplantinginlandscapes,onboulevardsandingreenspacesTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage37CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraoResearchingsustainablegrassspeciesand/oralternativesforboulevardplantingthroughtestplotsoOverseedingofsportsfieldswithgrasseswhicharemoredroughttolerant,diseaseandplayresistantStreetTreeManagementCompletionofStreetTreeInventoryforallexistingstreettreestoaidinthemanagement,healthcareandperformanceofourvaststreettreeinventory,thisimportanttoolassistsintrackingpestinfestationandothertreehealthissues,whichenablesstafftorespondwithappropriateactioninprotectingoururbanforest.InthefuturetheStreetTreedatawillbeusedasthebasistocalculatethelevelofcarbonsequestrationprovidedbyoururbanforestLandscapeStandardsBoulevardConstruction/StreetTreePlantingdetailschangedfornewdevelopmentstoincreasehealthandlongevityoftreesonmunicipalboulevards.Thisincludesstreetscapingandexaminingresearchrelatedtodiversifyingtreespeciesandvarieties.OakRidgesMoraineLandTrustandYorkRegionLandSecurementCommitteesUpdatingtheTown’sOfficialPlanUseofEcoFriendlyBuildingMaterialsSince2008theTownofAurorausesecologicallyfriendlybuildingmaterialswherepossiblewhendoingrenovations,repairsandmaintenancetoTownofAurorafacilitiesincluding:reusingmaterials,recyclablecarpetreplacementandlowVOCpaintsandadhesives.AlloftheTown’strafficsignalsalongYongeStreetareequippedwithtransitpriority.TheTownhasbeenworkingtoinstallbicyclepathsandtrailswhere/whenpossibleTheTownhaspublishedamap/planshowingbicycleroutes/trailsBoulevardGrassExperimentTestingvariousturfgrassestoseewhichhasthehighesttolerancetoroadsaltonourboulevardsASaltManagementPlanhasbeencommissionedSaltReductionPlanhasdocumentedadecreaseinsaltusefrom200kg/km/laneto170kg/km/lane.Saltisstoredindoorsandrestsonanimpermeablefloortoreducecontaminationtotheenvironment.Allfuturehalftonnewintermaintenancetruckswillbetenderedwithahybridoption.Identificationofapermanentsnowstorageareathatwillbepavedtostopdirectinfiltrationtothesoil(whichcouldcontaminategroundwater).BrinetankshavebeeninstalledandallTowntrucksand(most)contractedtrucksarefittedwithprewettingequipment.Streets,sewers,catchbasins,etc.arecleanedonaregularscheduledbasistoremovethebuildupofsandfromwinterroadmaintenanceactivities.Waterusedtowashoffsaltingequipment/vehiclesisdiscardedinasanitarysewerandtreatedthroughanoilgritseparator.SomeTownownedwintermaintenancevehicleshavepollutionmitigatingfeaturesFiverecentlypurchased2010halftonnetruckshaveflexfuelcapabilitiesallowingthemtobepoweredbyapercentageofbiofuelsMixedRecyclingProgramatallTownFacilitiesBlueboxeswithmixedrecyclingreceptaclesarenowlocatedatallTownofAurorafacilitiesincludingrecreationcentres,arenas,pools,libraryandTownHallRecycling(bluebox),sourceseparatedorganics(greenbin)andextrayardwastepickupsareprovidedtohouseholdsGarbagepickuphasbeenreducedtobiweekly;blueandgreenbinpickupsareweeklyTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage38CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraWaterAholdingtankwasinstalledatAdaJohnsonParktocatchtherunofffromthesplashpadandrainwater;waterisusedtowatertrees,newsodandannualplantdisplaysaroundTownofAuroraIn2006theTownchangedover20%ofthehangingbasketstoareservoirbasedcontainer;thishasresultedinlessfrequentwatering,lessrunoffandadecreaseinvehicularemissionsOddandevenwateringdaystoreducewaterconsumptionDrinkingwaterqualitymanagementsystemhasbeendevelopedandimplementedStreambankandErosionControlProjectsrestoreandprotectcreeksandwatercourses,providevegetationenhancementsandbuffersContinuousinvestmentinwaterlosspreventionSnowDisposalFacilityisbeingbuilttoimproveimpactstostormwaterqualityrunoffASnowDisposalFacilityisbeingbuilttomanagesnowremovalwithintheTowninordertobettercontrolcontaminatedmeltwaterfromenteringimportantgroundwaterresources.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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FINALPage39CorporateEnvironmentalActionPlan|TownofAuroraAppendixC:MapofAuroraNaturalHeritageSignificantWildlifeHabitatTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Item 1 (with the exception of sub-items 1,3,6,7,8,10,11,and 12),2,3,4 and 5 were
identified as items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
authorized to take all necessary action required to give eff ect to same:
1.General Committee Meeting Report of April 19,2016
THAT the General Committee meeting report of April 19,2016,be received and the
following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(13)Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
March 31,2016
THAT the Special Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of March 31,2016,be received;and
THAT the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
1.PRS16-015 Implementation of the Sport Plan
THAT tasks T1,T3,T15,T16,T17,T21,and T22 be referred to the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee prior to a recommendation being
presented to Council.
2.Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Schedule
THAT tasks T1,T4,T4a,T4b,T5,T9,T16,T27,T30,T34,and T35 be
referred to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee prior to a
recommendation being presented to Council;and
THAT task T41 be referred to the Trails and Active Transportation
Committee prior to a recommendation being presented to Council.
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TaskNumberTASK-ProjectGoals201620172018201920202021PriorityTaskDependenciesTaskAssignment(PMR)TargetStartDatePercentageCompletedTargetdatetobecompletedBudgetReqiuredApproachIndoorRecreationFacilitiesT41AugmentthesystemoftrailsandpathwaysthroughcontinuedimplementationoftheTownofAuroraTrailsMasterPlan,explorebarrier-freeaccessibility-relatedimprovements,andprioritizeresurfacingandotherrequiredremediationactivitiesaccordingtoshort,mediumandlong-termpriorities.HighRefertoTrailsMasterPlanParksandRecreationMasterPlanImplementationScheduleTrails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Agenda
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9.CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2.Trails and Active Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 20, 2015
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Mrakas
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meeting minutes of November
20, 2015, be received;and
THAT the Trails and Active Transportation Committee recommend to Council:
New Business Motion No.1
THAT communications be established between the Town and Metrolinx to ensure
the preservation and integrity of the Town’s trail system and the Trails Master Plan.
New Business Motion No.2
THAT staff investigate the feasibility of creating fully accessible bike hubs at
existing and future bike trail entrances.
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