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GENERAL COMMITTEE
AGENDA
N0.09-05
TUESDAY,FEBROARY3,2009
1:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
January 28, 2009
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TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 09-05
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Councillor McRoberts in the Chair
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
Ill ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 08-40 pg. 1
Monday, December 15, 2008
General Committee Meeting Minutes, 09-01, January 13, 2009 pg. 3
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Special General Committee Meeting minutes 08-40, dated
December 15, 2008 and the General Committee Meeting minutes 09-01,
dated January 13, 2009 be adopted.
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee Meeting No. 09-05
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Page 2 of 7
VI DELEGATIONS
(a) Fire Chief John Molyneaux and Deputy Fire Chief Paul Leslie pg. 11.
Central York Fire Services
Re: Master Fire Plan (Item 16 - Page 223)
VII PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION —COUNCILLORS
X CLOSED SESSION
RECOMMENDED:
THAT General Committee resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal
or local board employees; and
Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
XI ADJOURNMENT
General Committee Meeting No. 09-05
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Page 3 of 7
AGENDA ITEMS
1. EAC09-01 — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes pg. 38
January 8, 2009
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
January 8, 2009 meeting be received and the recommendations contained
therein be approved.
2. HAC09-01 — Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes pg. 45
January 12, 2009
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the January
12, 2009 meeting be received and the recommendations contained therein
be approved.
3. AAC09-01 — Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes pg. 54
January 14, 2009
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
January 14, 2009 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
4. TSAC09-01 —Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes pg. 64
January 14, 2009
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
January 14, 2009 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
General Committee Meeting No. 09-05
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Page 4 of 7
5. LSAC09-01 — Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting pg. 75
Minutes — January 22, 2009
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
January 22, 2009 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
6. PW09-007 — Cousins Drive— Follow Up Traffic Volume Counts pg. 84
and Speed Studies
RECOMMENDED:
THAT no further action be taken, based on the November traffic counts
and speed study on Cousins Drive; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms Jane Reeves with Report PW09-007
recommendations.
7. PW09-008 — Municipal Access Agreement — Town of Aurora and pg. 92
Bell Canada
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Municipal
Access Agreement between the Town of Aurora and Bell Canada to
permit Bell Canada to install its equipment within Town owned rights -of -
way under the terms and conditions of the Municipal Access Agreement.
8. PL09-013 — Servicing Allocation Update pg. 128
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the currently approved protocol for allocating servicing remain in
place and that new infill applications, within the "Core Area" and other
priority infill areas, make use of Regional Interim Policy which would allow
additional building permits for 147 units to be issued in approximately
June 2009 and another 147 permits in approximately June 2010; and
THAT the servicing allocation matrix attached as Appendix 1 be used to
determine applications suitable for allocation (allocation shall however not
occur until directed by Council); and
General Committee Meeting No. 09-05
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Page 5 of 7
THAT, should the remaining Town wide reserve of 126 units not be
allocated within six months, the servicing update report should consider
allocating these units specifically to the "Core Area'; and
THAT one unit from the "Core Area" be allocated to 38 Wellington Street
East along with one unit for 72 Kennedy Street West.
9. PL09-022 — Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control pg. 138
CountryWide Homes at Aurora Inc.
Plan 65M-4079, Lots 2, 60-64 and 67
File D12-PLC-02-09
Related File D12-00-1A
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the application for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by CountryWide Homes at Aurora Inc. to divide Lots 2, 60-64 and
67, Plan 65M-4079 into fourteen separate lots; and
THAT Council enact By-law 5106-09.D.
10. PL09-023 — Application for Exemption from Part Lot Control pg. 145
Royalcliffe Homes Bayview Inc.
Plan 65M-4075, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 100 and 101
File D12-PLC-01-09
Related File D12-00-1A
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the application for exemption from Part Lot Control
made by Royalcliffe Homes Bayview Inc. to divide Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 100
and 101, Plan 65M-4075 into twelve separate lots; and
THAT Council enact By-law 5105-09.D.
General Committee Meeting No. 09-05
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Page 6 of 7
11. LS09-002 — Ecological Action Youth Conference pg. 152
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council approve the 2"d Annual Ecological Action Youth Conference
in Town Hall (Council Chambers, Holland Room, Leksand Room, Skylight
Gallery) on Thursday, March 26, 2009; and
THAT all municipal permit fees be waived in support of the event in the
amount of $1,708.58.
12. LS09-005 — 2008 Community Grant Requests pg. 157
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the 2008 community grant requests received from the Aurora
Seniors' Association and Hot Spot Youth Club be approved in the amount
of $1,380,00.
13. CS09-002 — Council Pending List pg. 164
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report CS09-002 be received for information purposes.
14. CS09-001 — Corporate Insurance Supplemental Assessment pg. 203
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize the payment of the Insurance Supplemental
Assessment of $50,114.82 to OMEX effective in 2010; and
THAT this amount be charged to the Town's insurance reserve account.
General Committee Meeting No. 09-05
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Page 7 of 7
15. LS09-006 — Sponsorship Sign at the Stronach Aurora Recreation pg. 207
Complex
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council authorize staff to engage a consultant to design
sponsorship signage for the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex
(SARC); and
THAT the existing contributors to the fundraising campaign be informed of
this new direction; and
THAT funds be returned to those individuals who no longer wish to
contribute to the new sponsorship program; and
THAT future sponsors be obtained in accordance with the Town's Facility
Naming Rights Policy.
16. Master Fire Plan Update - Central York Fire Services - 2008-2017 pg. 223
RECOMMENDED:
THAT Fire Services Report 2009-01 dated, January 6, 2009, be received
for information purposes; and
THAT the Councils of the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket approve the
recommendations contained in the Master Fire Plan report; and
THAT staff be authorized to prepare the necessary documentation and
conduct the necessary tasks in order to give effect to the recommend-
ations contained in the report; and
THAT staff report back to Joint Council Committee on any issues requiring
further direction.
GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3. 2009 08-40 minutes - 1
AuR_oRA
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 08-40
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, December 15, 2008
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Morris In the Chair; Councillors Gaertner,
Gallo, Granger (arrived at 7:09 p.m.), MacEachem,
McRoberts and Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Buck and Collins-Mrakas were absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Director of Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Director of
Building Administration, IT Manager, Marketing/
Communications Co-ordinator and Council/Committee
Secretary
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
11 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved as presented.
CARRIED
111 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. BAGB-009 — CSI Aurora — Survey Results and Customer Service Models
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council endorse the vision statement as stated in report BA08-
009, to provide a customer service focus that is informative and
easily accessible; and
THAT the vision statement be reviewed by the Chief Administrative
Officer's office for the development of a phased -in strategy to be
forwarded to Council in 2009; and
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THAT staff be directed to provide 2009 budget implications, should
there be a need to modify the telephone system, the website, signage
and the reception desk; and
THAT staff establish customer service standards and the associated
training required.
CARRIED
IV ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
CARRIED
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR LUCILLE KING, TOWN CLERK
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 08-40 WAS
CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY COUNCILAT ITS MEETING HELD ON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009.
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AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 09-01
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Gallo in the Chair; Councillors Buck
(arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Collins-Mrakas, Granger,
MacEachern, McRoberts (left at 7:22 p.m. and
returned at 8:30 p.m.) and Mayor Morris
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Gaertner and Wilson were absent.
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Servicesfrown Clerk, Director of Building, Director of
Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer and Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Gallo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ Revised pages for Item 15 - Attachment 1 - Draft By-law 5101-09.F
and Schedule "B"
➢ New Item 17 - FS09-005 - Budget Schedule
CARRIED
III ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
General Committee Meeting Minutes, 08.39, Tuesday, December 2, 2008
General Committee recommends:
THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 08-39, dated December 2,
2008 be adopted.
CARRIED
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IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16 and 17 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the
General Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action
required to give effect to same:
1. LSAC08-10 — Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
November 27, 2008
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
November 27, 2008 meeting be received and the recommendations
contained therein be approved.
3. EDAC08-10 — Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2008
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting minutes
from the December 11, 2008, meeting be received and the
recommendations contained therein be approved.
5. FS09.002 - Temporary Borrowing By-law
THAT the Mayor and the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to
borrow from time to time until the property taxes are collected, such sums
as the Council considers necessary to meet the current expenditures of
the Corporation for the year in accordance with the Section 407 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended; and
THAT, except with the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the
total amount borrowed at any one time plus outstanding amounts of
principal borrowed and accrued interest shall not exceed,
a) From January 1 to September 30 in the year, 50 per cent of the
total estimated revenues of the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
b) From October 1 to December 31 in the year, 25 per cent of the total
estimated revenues for the municipality as set out in the budget
adopted for the year; and
THAT By-law 4986-081 be repealed; and
THAT Council enact By-law 5098-0g.F authorizing temporary borrowing
by the Corporation pending the receipt of municipal revenues pursuant to
Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c. 25 as amended.
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PW09.001 — Construction of Sidewalk on Old Yonge Street
THAT the sidewalk construction project on the east side of Old Yonge
Street be approved as identified in report PW09-001.
8. PW09.003 — Acceptance of Municipal Services
Bayview Wellington North Subdivision — Phase ll
Registered Plan 65M-3573
THAT Council accept the municipal services contained within Registered
Plan 65M-3573 being Phase it of the Bayview Wellington North
Subdivision as detailed in report PW09-003; and
THAT Council enact By-law 5099-09.D for the assumption of the subject
municipal services; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance of Public Works for said lands as required under Section 3.12
of the Subdivision Agreement; and
THAT the Treasurer be directed to release the municipal servicing
securities held in relation to the Bayview Wellington North Subdivision
Phase It.
11. PL09-003 - Request for Street Names
Genview Development Corporation (Polsinelli)
14575 Bayview Avenue, Part of Lot 16
Concession 2
File D12-01-1A
THAT the following street names be approved for the proposed public
roads within approved Draft Plan of Subdivision D12-01-1A, Genview
Development Corporation (Polsinelli):
STREET "A" -Vines Place
STREET "B" — Rickard Street
14. PW09.004— Purchase Order Amendments
THAT Council approve the purchase order amendments of the identified
suppliers and service providers listed in report PW09-004, as follows:
SUPPLIER
P/O No.
INITIAL
AMMENDED
AMOUNT_
TOTAL
Wamco
2008-80000-27
$100,000
$150,000
Municipal
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Li ui-Force
B.P.O. - 6251
$269,000
$305,000
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15. F809-004 - 2009 Fees and Charges By-law; and
Revised pages for Item 15 - Attachment 1 - Draft By-law 5101-09.F and
Schedule "B" (ADDED ITEM)
THAT the 2009 Fees and Service Charges for applications, permits, the
sale of Town publications and to prescribe service charges for
administrative matters as itemized on the attached schedules be
approved:
Schedule A
Administration/Legal Services Division
Schedule B
Building Administration Department
Schedule C
Corporate Services Department
Schedule D
Planning Department and Committee of Adjustment
Schedule E
Public Works Department
Schedule F
Financial Services Department; and
THAT By-law 5101-091 be enacted at the February 10, 2009 Council
meeting and the appropriate notice be given as prescribed in the Notice
By-law.
CARRIED
Vl DELEGATIONS
None
Vll PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
Vill CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2. EAC08.10— Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2008
General Committee recommends:
THAT Item 8 -.Current Status of the 2C Lands, not be approved; and
THAT the balance of the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
minutes from the December 4, 2008 meeting be received and the
recommendations contained therein be approved.
CARRIED
4. FS09-001 — Investing in Ontario Funding
General Committee recommends:
THAT funds received from the Investing in Ontario Act be transferred to
the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Obligatory Reserve Fund and refer
decision to the 2009 Capital Budget process.
CARRIED
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10. PL09-002 - Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
WED Investments Ltd. (Kaitlin Group)
Lots 123,124, 125, 127 and Part of 122
Plan 246, 15277, 15283, & 15291 Yonge Street and
10,12 & 14 Centre Street
Files D09-03.97, D14-16-97 and Related File D11.01.07
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Official
Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application Files D09-03-97 and.
D14-16-97, WED Investments Ltd. (Kaitlin Group) to be scheduled for a
Public Meeting on February 25, 2009; and
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee be asked to provide their
input with regard to this application prior to the public planning
process.
CARRIED
6. FS09-003 - 2009 Interim Property Tax Rates
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council for the Corporation of the Town of Aurora authorize a 2009
Interim Property Tax Levy on all rateable real property which has been
assessed according to the assessment roll returned December 9, 2008 by
the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for the taxation
year 2009;and
THAT the 2009 Interim Property Tax Levy be set as legislated at 50% of
the total 2008 property taxes levied on each property; and
THAT the 2009 Interim Property Tax Rates will be equivalent to 50% of
the 2008 Final Property Tax Rates as listed in Appendix "A" of this report
and levied on the Current Value Assessment (CVA) as returned by MPAC
for the taxation year 2009; and
THAT the 2009 Interim Property Tax Levy be due in two relatively equal
instalments on Monday, February 23, 2009 and Friday, April 24, 2009; and
THAT the Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to amend in whole
or in part any billing in order to comply with any Provincial Legislation
which may be introduced or passed by the Province of Ontario prior to or
after the issuance of the 2009 Interim Property Tax Bills; and
THAT By-law 5100-09.F be enacted at the Council meeting scheduled for
January 20, 2009.
CARRIED
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9. PW09-005 — Award of Tender PW2008-80 for Emergency Repair
to the Water and Sewer Distribution System and the
Installation of Water and Sewer Service Connections
General Committee recommends:
THAT Tender PW2008-80 — for the Supply of all Labour, Material and
Equipment Necessary for Emergency Repairs to the Towns Water
Distribution and Sewer System and the Installation of Water and Sewer
Service Connections, be awarded to VM DiMonte Construction Ltd. at its
tendered price of $322,020.00 (exclusive of GST) per year with the option
to renew fora further two one-year periods; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to execute the Form of
Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the successful bidder for
emergency repairs and service connections; and
THAT By-law 4988-08.F Schedule "E" be amended to reflect the newly
introduced Flat Rate Water and Sewer Service Connection Fees.
CARRIED
Councillor McRoberts left the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
12. PL09.007 - Draft Plan of Condominium Application
Aurora Heights Development Inc.
15450 Yonge Street, Aurora
File 1307.02-08
General Committee recommends:
THAT the proposed Draft Plan of Standard Condominium D07-02-08 be
approved by the Town of Aurora, subject to Conditions of Approval
attached as Appendix "A" being fulfilled prior to final approval; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Condominium
Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Aurora and Aurora
Heights Development Inc.
CARRIED
13. LS09-001 -Facility Advertising Agreement
General Committee recommends:
THAT Mayor and Council receive the report; and
THAT the sales of rinkboard and wall and lobby signage advertising be
provided internally by Leisure Services staff; and
THAT Mayor and Council endorse the newly developed facility advertising
agreement; and
THAT Mayor and Council authorize staff to implement the facility
advertising agreement, effective immediately; and
THAT the Director of Leisure Services be the signing authority on all
Facility Advertising Agreements.
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General Committee considered the following amendment:
THAT section 8 of the Proposed Advertising Agreement be amended
to read as follows:
8- Should it become necessary during the term of this License
Agreement to change the designated location of any of the
Licensee's advertising, an alternate, mutually agreed upon
location and/or signage of equal or greater value will be provided
by the Town, at no additional cost to the licensee.
If a mutually agreed upon location cannot be found, the
remaining portion of the fee will be refunded to the Licensee
on a pro -rated basis.
AND THAT staff be requested to bring the amended clause, which
will reflect the intentions of Council, to the January 20, 2009 Council
meeting.
CARRIED
The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
16. Correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Re: Waste Diversion Act and Blue Box Program Plan Review
General Committee recommends:
THAT the correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, regarding Waste Diversion Act and Blue Box Program Plan
Review, be received for information.
CARRIED
17. FS09.005 - Budget Schedule (ADDED ITEM)
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council adopt the 2009 Budget Schedule outlined as Attachment #1
to report FS09-005; and
THAT staff be directed to advertise the schedule in the Notice Board and
on the Town of Aurora Website for the public's information.
CARRIED
IX NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS
Councillor Buck gave Notice of Motion regarding requesting a report from the
Director of Public Works pertaining to the Windrow Clearing Program.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas expressed her thanks and appreciation to Shelley
Ware, Special Events Co-ordinator and to the volunteer knitters for their work
and contribution to the "Warm Hearts Warming Hands Program".
Mayor Morris advised that she will be preparing a memorandum to Council
regarding the purpose of the "New Business/General Information" section of the
Council and General Committee meetings.
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X CLOSED SESSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee resolve into a Closed Session to consider:
1. advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose
2. personal matters about an identifiable individual, including
municipal or local board employees
CARRIED
XI ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 09-01 WAS CONSIDERED
AND APPROVED BY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY
20, 2009, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 13 WHICH WAS DISCUSSED AND
APPROVED AS AMENDED.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR LUCILLE KING, TOWN CLERK
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ITEM # -
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AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE No. EAC09-01
SUBJECT: Environmental Advisory Committee
Recommendation Summary from January 8, 2009
FROM: Environmental Advisory Committee
DATE: February 3, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Record No. 08-10, dated Thursday, December 4, 2008
THAT the meeting Record No. 08-10 dated December 4, 200 be adopted subject to the
following amendments:
➢ Councillor MacEachern be listed as absent from the meeting; and
➢ Item 8 be deleted under Informational Items, reflected as an item under New
Business, and be amended to read as follows:
"Committee requested that the January 8, 2009 EAC Meeting include an item with
respect to Planning Issues. Relating to the Environment."
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Correspondence Received from Ms Carol Cooper —
Re: Resignation from the Environmental Advisory Committee
THAT the letter from Ms Carol Cooper advising of her resignation from the
Environmental Advisory Committee be received for information; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the advertising fora replacement member
to sit on the Environment Advisory Committee be authorized.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2. Extract from Council
Re: LS08-048 - Alternative Ground Covers for Municipal Boulevards
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Council Extract entitled "LS08-048 —
Altemative Ground Covers for Municipal Boulevards" be received for information;
and
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ITEM# 1-2
February 3, 2009
3.
4.
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Report No. EAC09-01
THAT it be recommended to Council that EAC await receipt of the further report
from the Leisure Services Department regarding this matter.
Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List Updates
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Environmental Advisory Committee
Pending List be received for information.
Environmental Advisory Committee Priority Projects
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Environmental Advisory Committee's
priority projects be deferred to the February 5, 2009 EAC meeting and the relevant
background information be included on that Agenda.
Working Group for the Ecological Action Conference
THAT it be recommended to Council that if Council supports the Ecological Action
Conference proposed to be held at the Aurora Town Hall, any members of EAC that
are interested in participating in the workshops be requested to contact Christina
Nagy -Oh.
Working Group for the Aurora Home Show
THAT it be recommended to Council that Councillor MacEachern, Gordon Barnes
and Catherine Marshall be appointed to serve on the Working Group formed to
create the display materials at the Aurora Home Show.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 - Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of January 8, 2009
Prepared by. Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary Ext. 4227
Carol Clark
Council/Committee Secretary
On behalf of the Environmental Advisory Committee
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
AURORA.
COMMITTEE MINUTES
MEETING NO. 09-01
Committee: Environmental Advisory Committee
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009
Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Leksand Room
ITEM # 1- 3
Committee Members: Peter Piersol, Chair, Councillor Evelina MacEachern, Vice -
Chair; Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Councillor John Gallo,
Gordon Bames, Robert Cook, Catherine Marshall and
Richard Wizemann (arrived at 7:55 p.m.)
Absent: Carol Cooper (resignation submitted at this meeting), David
Tomlinson and Susan Walmer
Other Attendees: Councillor Collins-Mrakas, Mayor Morris, ex-officio, Christina
Nagy -Oh, Manager of Environmental Initiatives, Elma
Stevenson, Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved with the following addition:
➢ Added Item 7 — Planning Issues Relating to the Environment
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM # 1-4
Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Page 2 of 5
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Record No. 08-10, dated Thursday, December 4, 2008
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the meeting Record No. 08-10 dated December 4, 200 be adopted
subject to the following amendments:
➢ Councillor MacEachem be listed as absent from the meeting; and
➢ Item 8 be deleted under Informational Items, reflected as an item
under New Business, and be amended to read as follows:
"Committee requested that the January 8, 2009 EAC Meeting
include an item with respect to Planning Issues Relating to the
Environment."
DELEGATIONS
None
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Correspondence Received from Ms Carol Cooper —
Re: Resignation from the Environmental Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor Gaertner Seconded by Catherine Marshall
THAT the letter from Ms Carol Cooper advising of her resignation from the
Environmental Advisory Committee be received for information; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the advertising for a replacement
member to sit on the Environment Advisory Committee be authorized.
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM #
Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Page 3 of 5
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2. Extract from Council
Re: LS08-048 — Alternative Ground Covers for Municipal Boulevards
r,
4.
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
Seconded by Robert Cook
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Council Extract
entitled "LS08-048 — Alternative Ground Covers r for Municipal
Boulevards" be received for information; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that EAC await receipt of the further
report from the Leisure Services Department regarding this matter:
CARRIED
Environmental Advisory Committee Pending List Updates
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Gordon Barnes
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Environmental Advisory
Committee Pending List be received for information.
CARRIED
Environmental Advisory Committee Priority Projects
Moved by Catherine Marshall
Seconded by Robert Cook
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Environmental Advisory
Committee's priority projects be deferred to the February 5, 2009 EAC
meeting and the relevant background information be included on that
Agenda.
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Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Page 4 of 5
5. Working Group for the Ecological Action Conference
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Richard Wizemann
THAT it be recommended to Council that if Council supports the
Ecological Action Conference proposed to be held at the Aurora Town
Hall, any members of EAC that are interested in participating in the
workshops be requested to contact Christina Nagy -Oh.
CARRIED
6. Working Group for the Aurora Home Show
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
THAT it be recommended to Council that Councillor MacEachern, Gordon
Barnes and Catherine Marshall be appointed to serve on the Working
Group formed to create the display materials at the Aurora Home Show.
CARRIED
Moved by Gordon Barnes
Seconded by Robert Cook
THAT the meeting be extended past 9:00 p.m.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Gordon Barnes raised the following planning issues related to the environment:
➢ How will the Town accommodate intensification on Yonge Street?;
➢ Region of York population forecast to 2031 of 70,400 for the Town of Aurora;
➢ Building Code issues, minimum/maximum building height construction and
basement apartments;
➢ Need for the Town to work with the Region of York/VIVA regarding bus routes
through the Town of Aurora and dedicated centre lanes;
➢ Possibility of creating a roundabout in the Yonge/Wellington Streets area to create
more efficient traffic flow;
➢ Determine ways for the Town to deal with stormwater management problems; i.e.
permeable surfaces and "Green Roof' initiatives;
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Environmental Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Page 5 of 5
➢ Effects of the Ontario Green Energy Act on planning and environment -related
issues; and
➢ Possible use of grey water to reduce use ofpotable water in the Town.
Christina Nagy -Oh advised that the following new email address (environmentfUe-
aurora.ca) has been set up to deal with environmental matters and that she will ensure
that this email address is advertised. Committee was also informed that this email
address has been included in the York Region Greening Guide.
Christina Nagy -Oh advised that a meeting has been set up for the week of January 11,
2009 with members of the Public Works Department Road Supervisor and Operations
Manager and Robert Cook to deal with Road Salt Management,
Gordon Barnes informed Committee that a forum entitled "Weather in the Future" will be
held on February 22, 2009 at the Town of Aurora Seniors Centre from 1:00 — 4:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Wendy Gaertner
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Peter Piersol, Chair
Environmental Advisory Committee
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM # 2-1 1
TOWN OF AURORA
AURORA. GENERAL COMMITTEE No. HAC09-01
SUBJECT: Heritage Advisory Committee -Recommendation Summary from
Monday, January 12, 2009
DATE: February 3, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora Meeting Minutes of
Monday, November 3, 2008 HAC08-07
THAT the Heritage Advisory. Committee of Aurora minutes HAC08-07, dated
Monday, Novembers, 2008 be adopted,
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
PL09-004 - Doors Open Aurora 2009 - Report
THAT the Doors Open Aurora 2009 - Update report dated January 12, 2009 be
received as information.
2. PL09-005 - Designation Under the Ontario Heritage Act
65 Wellington Street East - The George Graham House
THAT the George Graham House located at 65 Wellington Street East be approved
for designation as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to the
provisions of Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by
the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora; and
THAT the Corporate Services Department be authorized to:
Publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements of the Act; and
Prepare a Designation By-law for the Property; and
THAT the owners of 65 Wellington Street East be thanked fortheir interest in
preservation of the heritage of the property at 65 Wellington Street East.
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February 3, 2009 - 2 - Report No. HAC09-01
3. PL09-009 - Ontario Heritage Trust - Heritage Community
Recognition Awards Presentation 2009
THAT the report regarding the Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community
Recognition Awards, dated January 12, 2009 be received as information; and
THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition Awards be
presented in conjunction with Aurora's Celebrations for Ontario Heritage Week
2009.
4. PL09-011 - 2009 Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Awards
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee Report PL09-011 respecting the 2009
Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Awards be received; and
THAT Mr. Michael Seaman be requested to provide a potential list of nominees for
2009; and
THAT the report be deferred to the February 5, 2009 Heritage Advisory Committee
meeting.
5. PL09-012 - Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
2008 Accomplishments and 2009 Work Plan
THAT the report entitled "Heritage Advisory Committee 2008 Accomplishments and
2009 Work Plan", dated January 12, 2009 be received for information; and
THAT the following amendments be made:
- Page 3 of report PL09-012, point #15 — correct the spelling to: Andries
Godschalk; and
- Page 3 of report PL09-012, point #19 — correct the name to: Donna Smith; and
- Add the following to the 2009 Workplan:
- THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee's pending list be reviewed every
other month; and
- THAT the Southeast Old Aurora area be considered as an additional study
for the Town's second Conservation Heritage District in the 2009 Workplan.;
and
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STEM #
February 3, 2009 - 3 - Report No. HAC09-01
- THAT consideration be given for the committee to potentially have a role
in the promotion of the Church Street School Cultural Centre.
INFORMATION ITEMS
6. Heritage Markham Committee Minutes - December 10, 2008
THAT the Heritage Markham Committee Minutes from the December 10, 2008
meeting be received for information.
7. Pending List - Reviewed and Updated by the Community Planner
THAT the Pending List be received for information.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 — Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of January 12, 2009
Prepared by. Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary Ext. 4227
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Carol Clark
Council/Committee Secretary
On behalf of the Heritage Advisory Committee
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM # 2-4
Committee:
Date:
Time and Location:
Committee Members
Members Absent:
Other Attendees
x
AuRoxA
COMMITTEE MINUTES
MEETING NO. 09-01
Heritage Advisory Committee
Monday January 12, 2009
7:00 p.m., Holland Room
Donna Smith, Vice Chair, Councillor Collins-Mrakas,
Councillor McRoberts, Andries Godschalk (arrived at 7:10
p.m.), John McIntyre, Lynne McKenzie, Bill Newman,
Jacqueline Stuart
Stan Rycombel, Chair, Mayor Morris, ex-officio
Marco Ramunno, Director of Planning and Carol Clark,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Vice -Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by J. Stuart
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
CARRIED
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STEM #
Heritage Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Monday, January 12, 2009
Page 2 of 6
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora Meeting Minutes of
Monday, November 3, 2008 HAC08-07
Moved by B. Newman
Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora minutes HAC08-07,
dated Monday, November 3, 2008 be adopted.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. PL09-004 - Doors Open Aurora 2009 - Report
The committee requested that the Director of Planning provide a list of the sites
which have declined to participate this year.
J. McIntyre advised that the website information quoted within the report under
Site 1, Hillary House, should read: www.aurorahistoricalsociety.ca.
J. McIntyre advised that Site 14 within the report, entitled The Andrews Morrison
House should be entitled The Morrison House.
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by J. McIntyre
THAT the Doors Open Aurora 2009 - Update report dated January 12,
2009 be received as information.
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3; 2009
ITEM #
Heritage Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Monday, January 12, 2009
Page 3 of 6
2.
3.
PL09-005 - Designation Under the Ontario Heritage Act
65 Wellington Street East - The George Graham House
Moved by J. McIntyre
Seconded by L. McKenzie
THAT the George Graham House located at 65 Wellington Street East be
approved for designation as a property of cultural heritage value or
interest pursuant to the provisions of Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act, as recommended by the Heritage Advisory Committee of
Aurora; and
THAT the Corporate Services Department be authorized to:
■ Publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per
the requirements of the Act; and
• Prepare a Designation By-law for the Property; and
THAT the owners of 65 Wellington Street East be thanked for their interest
in preservation of the heritage of the property at 65 Wellington Street East.
CARRIED
PL09-009 - Ontario Heritage Trust - Heritage Community
Recognition Awards Presentation 2009
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the report regarding the Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community
Recognition Awards, dated January 12, 2009 be received as information;
and
THAT the Ontario Heritage Trust Heritage Community Recognition
Awards be presented in conjunction with Aurora's Celebrations for Ontario
Heritage Week 2009.
CARRIED
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ITEM # 2
Heritage Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Monday, January 12, 2009
Page 4 of 6
4.
5.
PL09-011 - 2009 Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Awards
Moved by B. Newman
Seconded by J. Stuart
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee Report PL09-011 respecting the
2009 Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Awards be received; and
THAT Mr. Michael Seaman be requested to provide a potential list of
nominees for 2009; and
THAT the report be deferred to the February 5, 2009 Heritage Advisory
Committee meeting.
CARRIED
PL09-012 - Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
2008 Accomplishments and 2009 Work Plan
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by A. Godschalk
THAT the report entitled "Heritage Advisory Committee 2008
Accomplishments and 2009 Work Plan", dated January 12, 2009 be
received for information; and
THAT the following amendments be made:
- Page 3 of report PL09-012, point #15 — correct the spelling to: Andries
Godschalk; and
- Page 3 of report PL09-012, point #19 — correct the name to: Donna
Smith; and
- Add the following to the 2009 Workplan:
- THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee's pending list be reviewed
every other month; and
- THAT the Southeast Old Aurora area be considered as an
additional study for the Town's second Conservation Heritage
District in the 2009 Workplan.; and
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ITEM # 2-8
Heritage Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Monday, January 12, 2009
Page 5 of 6
- THAT consideration be given for the committee to potentially have
a role in the promotion of the Church Street School Cultural Centre.
CARRIED
INFORMATION ITEMS
6. Heritage Markham Committee Minutes - December 10, 2008
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the Heritage Markham Committee Minutes from the December 10,
2008 meeting be received for information.
CARRIED
7. Pending List - Reviewed and Updated by the Community Planner
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
Seconded by J. Stuart
THAT the Pending List be received for information.
GT1:i3ID
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that a resident from Metcalfe Street has inquired as
to the procedure for having a turn -of -the -century farmhouse plaqued, to which the
Director of Planning responded that the resident should contact him via e-mail.
Councillor McRoberts advised that an article in the September 23, 2008 Auroran
indicated that Eaton's memorabilia is available for interested parties.
D. Smith indicated that the new Archives of Ontario building is scheduled to open at the
end of March 2009.
The Director of Planning indicated that the Ontario Association of Architects Annual
Awards recognizes contemporary architecture for structures built prior to 1984. B.
Newman inquired whether St. Andrew's Village would qualify, to which the Director
responded that he would research the matter.
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ITEM # 2 - s
Heritage Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Monday, January 12, 2009
Page 6 of 6
The Director of Planning presented a copy of the Winter 2008/2009 issue of Edifice
Magazine, indicating that Mr. Cooper and Mr. Seaman submitted material pertaining to
Aurora for this issue.
The Director of Planning advised that the March 9, 2009 Heritage Advisory Committee
meeting may need to be cancelled due to a Budget meeting, and that notice of
cancellation would be distributed.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
loCl/J�PC �CiC'4G!'�C�
Donna Smith, Vice -Chair
Heritage Advisory Committee
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM # 3 - 1 7
TOWN OF AURORA
A'LJR_ORA GENERAL COMMITTEE
No. AAC09-01
SUBJECT: Accessibility Advisory Committee
Recommendation Summary from January 14, 2009
DATE: February 3, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 09-01 January 14, 2009
THAT the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting_ 09-01 of
January 14, 2009 be adopted.
1. Full Service Gas Station Petition
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Full Service Gas Station Petition be received
for information; and
THAT staff be requested to contact the individuals who signed the Full Service Gas Station
Petition, to advise them of the new availability of full -service at the Canadian Tire gas
station located on Wellington Street at Leslie Street during the hours of propane service;
and
THAT staff be requested to determine details of the service to be provided and how clients
can go about receiving the proposed full -service at the Canadian Tire gas station on
Wellington Street at Leslie Street; and
THAT staff be requested to investigate the feasibility of posting this information on the
Town's website; and
THAT a letter of thanks be sent to the Manager of Canadian Tire for agreeing to provide
this much needed service in Aurora.
2. Adoption of Recommendation from Closed Session Meeting
November 10, 2008
THAT Mr. Tim Savage be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Accessibility Advisory
Committee.
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oTEM #
February 3, 2009 - 2 - Report No. AAC09-01
3. Region of York - Update On The Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities
Act, 2005—Accessibility Standards For Customer Service (Ontario Regulation
429/07)
THAT the Region of York - Update On The Accessibility ForOntarians With Disabilities Act,
2005—Accessibility Standards For Customer Service (Ontario Regulation 429/07), be
received for information.
4. Correspondence from the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario,
Re: Deadline for Public Review of the Initial Proposed Accessible
Information and Communications Standard - Extended
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario be
advised that Accessibility Advisory Committee forthe Town of Aurora has no concerns with
the proposed Accessible Information and Communications Standard.; and
THAT staff be requested to contact the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario to ensure that
the Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive future drafts of the Proposed
Accessible Information and Communications Standard, for review and input, in a timely
manner.
5. Region of York - Progress Report on "Opening Doors - 2608"
York Region's 2008 Accessibility Plan and the Development Framework
for the 2009 Accessibility Plan
THAT the Region of York - Progress Report on "Opening Doors - 2008" - York Region's
2008 Accessibility Plan and the Development Framework for the 2009 Accessibility Plan,
be received for information.
6. DRAFT - 2009 Accessibility Plan
THAT the Draft 2009 Accessibility Plan be deferred to the next meeting.
7. Accessibility News Updates - December 27, 2008 and January 3, 2009
THAT Accessibility News Updates from December 27, 2008 and January 3, 2009, be
received for information.
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February 3, 2009 - 3 - Report No. AAC09-01
8. Pending Items List - AAC
THAT the Pending List be updated to reflect the following revisions:
AAC-43 - City of Kawartha Lakes has been contacted and staff provided the information
as requested by the Committee - the matter will be addressed on the April 1,
AAC Agenda
AAC-46 - Full Service Gas Station Petition - the information and follow up actions from
this meeting to be added
AAC-47 Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards - To be addressed on the
February 4, 2009 AAC Agenda
AAC-48 - Accessible parking at the Aurora Seniors' Centre - staff to provide Council
direction extract from General Committee meeting of November 18, 2008, and
request a written response from the Leisure Services Department on ways to
address this matter.
AAC-49 - Locate and update "slide show" regarding Accessible Parking and
Maintenance for Businesses and include with the Presentation about
Upcoming legislation regarding accessibility standards and requirements for
public businesses - to be presented to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce at
their next Breakfast Meeting; and
THAT the Pending List be amended to remove the following items as they have been
completed:
AAC-18 - Combined with item 49
AAC-37 - Complete
AAC-42 - Complete; and
THAT the Pending List be received as amended.
THAT it be recommended to Council that staff be requested to look into the feasibility of
creating a link on the Town's website to allow the public to report on issues such as
obstruction of accessible parking due to snow storage, misuse of disable parking spaces,
improper signage and other accessibility related by-law infractions.
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STEM # 3-4
February 3, 2009 -4 - Report No. AAC09-01
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 — Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of January 14, 2009
Prepared by: CindyJanzen, Manager of Legislative Services, Deputy Clerk Ext. 4217
Cindy Janzen, Manager of Legislative Services, Deputy Clerk
On behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee
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ITEM # 3 - 5
AURORA.
COMMITTEE MINUTES
MEETING NO. 09-01
Committee: Accessibility Advisory Committee
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Leksand Room
Committee Members: Councillor Bob McRoberts - Co -Chair, Catherine Couchman,
John Lenchak, Tim Savage (arrived at 7:20 p.m.)
Absent: Ann Boden - Chair
Other Attendees: Tom Van -Senior Building Inspector and Carrie Eastwood -
Committee Secretary
Councillor McRoberts called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by John Lenchak
THAT the content of the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services
Department be approved.
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM # 3-6 1
Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Page 2 of 6
Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 08-05 November 5, 2008
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by John Lenchak
THAT the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting 08-05
of November 5, 2008 be adopted.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
None
Tim Savage arrived at 7:20 p.m.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Full Service Gas Station Petition
(referred from last meeting)
Moved by Catherine Couchman Seconded by Tim Savage
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Full Service Gas Station
Petition be received for information; and
THAT staff be requested to contact the individuals who signed the Full
Service Gas Station Petition, to advise them of the new availability of full -
service at the Canadian Tire gas station located on Wellington Street at
Leslie Street during the hours of propane service; and
THAT staff be requested to determine details of the service to be provided
and how clients can go. about receiving the proposed full -service at the
Canadian Tire gas station on Wellington Street at Leslie Street; and
THAT staff be requested to investigate the feasibility of posting this
information on the Town's website; and
THAT a letter of thanks be sent to the Manager of Canadian Tire for
agreeing to provide this much needed service in Aurora.
CARRIED
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STEM # 3-7
Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes No. 09-01 Page 3 of 6
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
2. Adoption of Recommendation from Closed Session Meeting November 10,
2008
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by John Lenchak
THAT Mr. Tim Savage be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
3. Region of York - Update On The Accessibility For Ontarians With
Disabilities Act, 2005—Accessibility Standards For Customer Service
(Ontario Regulation 429/07)
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Catherine Couchman
THAT the Region of York - Update On The Accessibility For Ontarians
With Disabilities Act, 2005—Accessibility Standards For Customer Service
(Ontario Regulation 429107), be received for information.
CARRIED
4. Correspondence from the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario
Re: Deadline for Public Review of the Initial Proposed Accessible
Information and Communications Standard - Extended
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by John Lenchak
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Accessibility Directorate of
Ontario be advised that Accessibility Advisory Committee for the Town of
Aurora has no concerns with the proposed Accessible Information and
Communications Standard: and
THAT staff be requested to contact the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario
to ensure that the Aurora Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive
future drafts of the Proposed Accessible Information and Communications
Standard, for review and input, in a timely manner.
CARRIED
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ITEM # 3-8
Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes No. 09-01 Page 4 of 6
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
5. Region of York - Progress Report on "Opening Doors - 2008"
York Region's 2008 Accessibility Plan and the Development Framework
for the 2009 Accessibility Plan
Moved by Catherine Couchman
Seconded by Tim Savage
THAT the Region of York - Progress Report on "Opening Doors - 2008" -
York Region's 2008 Accessibility Plan and the Development Framework
for the 2009 Accessibility Plan, be received for information.
CARRIED
6. DRAFT - 2009 Accessibility Plan
(to be distributed at the meeting)
Moved by John Lenchak
Seconded by Catherine Couchman
THAT the Draft 2009 Accessibility Plan be deferred to the next meeting.
CARRIED
7. Accessibility News Updates - December 27, 2008 and January 3, 2009
Moved by Catherine Couchman Seconded by Tim Savage
THAT Accessibility News Updates from December 27, 2008 and January
3, 2009, be received for information.
CARRIED
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ITEM #
Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes No. 09-01 Page 5 of 6
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
8. Pending Items List - AAC
Moved by Catherine Couchman Seconded by John Lenchak
THAT the Pending List be updated to reflect the following revisions:
AAC-43 - City of Kawartha Lakes has been contacted and staff
provided the information as requested by the
Committee - the matter will be addressed on the April 1,
AAC Agenda
AAC-46 - Full Service Gas Station Petition - the information and
follow up actions from this meeting to be added
AAC-47 - Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards - To be
addressed on the February 4, 2009 AAC Agenda
AAC-48 - Accessible parking at the Aurora Seniors' Centre - staff
to provide Council direction extract from General
Committee meeting of November 18, 2008, and request
a written response from the Leisure Services
Department on ways to address this matter.
AAC-49 - Locate and update "slide show" regarding Accessible
Parking and Maintenance for Businesses and include
with the Presentation about upcoming legislation
regarding accessibility standards and requirements for
public businesses - to be presented to the Aurora
Chamber of Commerce at their next Breakfast Meeting;
and
THAT the Pending List be amended to remove the following items as they
have been completed:
AAC-18 - Combined with item 49
AAC-37 - Complete
AAC-42 - Complete; and
THAT the Pending List be received as amended.
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ITEM #
Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Moved by John Lenchak
Page 6 of 6
Seconded by Catherine Couchman
THAT it be recommended to Council that staff be requested to look into
the feasibility of creating a link on the Town's website to allow the public to
report on issues such as obstruction of accessible parking due to snow
storage, misuse of disable parking spaces, improper signage and other
accessibility related by-law infractions.
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
Thom Van advised that, in response to concerns raised by the committee at the last
meeting, he contacted the Aurora Metro store and discussed the issue of insufficient
width of check-out lanes. Mr. Van advised that the management has responded by
widening the express lane to. allow large strollers, wheelchairs and other indoor mobility
assistance vehicles easy access.
Tim Savage advised that he would be willing to assist with the Upcoming presentation
and "slide show' to the Aurora Chambers of Commerce regarding Accessible Parking
and Maintenance for Businesses and future legislation regarding accessibility standards
and requirements for public businesses, and the committee accepted his offer gratefully.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Catherine Couchman
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Bob McRoberts, Co -Chair
CARRIED
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009 ITEM # 4-1
TOWN OF AURORA
AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE No. TSAC09-01
SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Advisory Committee -Recommendation Summary from
January 14, 2009
FROM: Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
DATE: February 3, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Record No. 08-07, dated Wednesday, November 19, 2008
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee minutes 08-07, dated Wednesday, November
19, 2008 be adopted.
MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Appointment to Roadwatch Committee
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee elect Carmen Zambri to represent the Town
of Aurora at the Roadwatch Committee.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Correspondence received from Ms Marg Cook
Re: Traffic Calming (previously deferred)
THAT item 1- Correspondence received from Ms Marg Cook, Re: Traffic Calming,
be received for information; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms Marg Cook advising of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee recommendations.
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February 3, 2009 - 2 - Report No. TSAC09-01
2. Correspondence received from Mr. Barry Hall
Re: St. John's Sideroad and Old Yonge Street intersection
THAT the correspondence received from Mr. Barry Hall, Re: St. John's Sideroad
and Old Yonge Street Intersection, be referred to staff to discuss with the Region;
and
THAT staff provide the response from the Region to the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee at a future meeting.
3. TSAC09-001 - Speeding and Safety Concerns on Batson Drive
THAT, based on the results of the traffic and speed data, no further action be
taken at this time; and
THAT parking prohibitions on the north side of Batson Drive be extended to a
point 15 metres west of Old Yonge Street, and
THAT the Clerk's Department be requested to introduce the necessary by-law to
implement the above recommendation, and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents advising of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee recommendations.
4. TSAC09-002 - Speeding and Safety Concerns on,Davis Road
THAT based on the results of the traffic and speed data, no further action be
taken at this time; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Matthew M. Marosszeky advising of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee recommendations.
5. Memorandum from Chris Alexander, Manager of By-law Services
Re: GO Train Parking. Concerns
THAT the memorandum from the Managerof By-law Services, regarding GO train
parking concerns be received for information; and
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February 3, 2009 -3- Report No. TSAC09-01
THAT staff report back to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee with the results
of GO Transit obtaining alternative parking for its users or should alternative
parking not be obtained that the Manger of By-law Services provide options to the
next Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting.
6. Memorandum from J. Massadeh, Traffic/Transportation Analyst
Re: Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Post -implementation
Monitoring Report
THAT additional attention be paid to the one-way sections of Centre Street and
Fleury Street, particularly by increased periodic police enforcement and potentially
including more signage; and
THAT the existing parking restrictions on the south side of Centre Street, between
Spruce Street and Wells Street be lifted; and
THAT the AM peak period southbound left turn prohibitions on Yonge Street at
Catherine Avenue be removed; and
THAT safe -hit flexible sign panels be considered for use on the chicanes to
address maintenance problems with the existing hazard markers.
7. Memorandum from J. Massadeh, Traffic/Transportation Analyst
Re: Conducting Traffic Counts and Speed Studies During Winter Months
THAT the memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst, Re: Conducting
Traffic Counts and Speed Studies During Winter Months, be received for
information: and
THAT staff conduct the necessary traffic counts and speed studies as soon as the
weather permits at the following locations:
• 3 way stop at Dinsmore Terrace and Timpson Drive intersection
• 4 way stop at Kirkvalley Crescent Pedersen Drive intersection
• Speeding concerns on Crawford Rose Drive.
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1'TEM #
February 3, 2009 - 4 - Report No. TSAC09-01
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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11
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Pending List
THAT the last item on page 1 regarding Odin Crescent be removed; and
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Pending List be received for
information.
Resignation Letter from Mr. Horst Wizemann (Added Item)
THAT the letter from Mr. Horst Wizemann advising of his resignation from the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be received for information; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the advertising fora replacement member
to sit on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be authorized; and
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee express its appreciation to Mr. Horst
Wizemann for all his efforts on behalf of the Committee during his time served as a
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee member.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes of January 14, 2009
Prepared by: Carol Clark, Council/Committee Secretary, ext. 4227
A�� 6&&
Carol Clark
Council/Committee Secretary
On behalf of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3. 2009
ITEM # 4-s
AURORA
COMMITTEE MINUTES
MEETING NO. 09-01
Committee: Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Time and Location: 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
Committee Members: Mike Walters, Vice -Chair, Councillor Granger (arrived at 7:07
p.m.), Rino Roncadin, Dave Watson, Carmen Zambri, Brett
Cole and Mayor Morris ex-officio (arrived at 7:25 p.m. left at
7:45 p.m.)
Absent:
Councillor Gallo
Resigned at this meeting: Horst Wizemann
Other Attendees: Jamal Massadeh, Traffic/Transportation Analyst, Chris
Alexander, Manager of By-law Services, Constable Terry
White, Cyndy Skillins, PACT and Cindy Janzen, Manager of
Legislative Services /Deputy Clerk
Mike Walters, Vice -Chair called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mike Walters declared a pecuniary interest in items 1 and 6 and did not take part in or
vote on any questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Brett Cole
Seconded by Carmen Zambrl
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
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STEM # 4-6
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Page 2 of 7
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Record No. 08-07, dated Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Moved by Rino Roncadin Seconded by Dave Watson
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee minutes 08-07, dated
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 be adopted.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Jim Herder
Re: Item 5 - Memorandum from Chris Alexander, Manager of By-law Services, Re:
GO Train Parking Concerns
(Added Item)
Mr. Herder declined the opportunity to speak to the item at the beginning of the meeting,
and addressed the committee prior to adjournment.
Moved by Councillor Granger
Seconded by Dave Watson
THAT item 5 - Memorandum from Chris Alexander, Manager of By-law
Services, Re: GO Train Parking Concerns be brought forward for
consideration.
CARRIED
5. Memorandum from Chris Alexander, Manager of By-law Services
Re: GO Train Parking Concerns
Moved by Rino Roncadin
Seconded by Brett Cole
THAT the memorandum from the Manager of By-law Services,
regarding GO train parking concerns be received for information; and
THAT staff report back to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee with the
results of GO Transit obtaining alternative parking for its users or should
alternative parking not be obtained that the Manger of By-law Services
provide options to the next Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting.
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ITEM #
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Page 3 of 7
MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Appointment to Roadwatch Committee
Moved by Dave Watson
Seconded by Brett Cole
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee elect Carmen Zambri to
represent the Town of Aurora at the Roadwatch Committee.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Mike Walters, having declared an interest in items 1 and 6, did not take part in the vote
called for in this regard and relinquished the Chair to Councillor Granger.
1. Correspondence received from Ms Marg Cook.
Re: Traffic Calming
Moved by Rino Roncadin
Seconded by Brett Cole
THAT item 1- Correspondence received from Ms Marg Cook, Re: Traffic
Calming, be deferred until item 6 has been dealt with.
CARRIED
Moved by Carmen Zambri
Seconded by Brett Cole
THAT item 6 - Memorandum from J. Massadeh, Traffic/Transportation
Analyst, Re: Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Post -Implementation
Monitoring Report, be brought forward for consideration.
CARRIED
6. Memorandum from J. Massadeh, TraffiefTransportation Analyst
Re: Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming Post -Implementation
Monitoring Report
Moved by Brett Cole
Seconded by Rino Roncadin
THAT additional attention be paid to the one-way sections of Centre
Street and Fleury Street, particularly by increased periodic police
enforcement and potentially including more signage; and
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ITEM # 4-8
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Page 4 of 7
THAT the existing parking restrictions on the south side of Centre Street,
between Spruce Street and Wells Street be lifted; and
THAT the AM peak period southbound left turn prohibitions on Yonge
Street at Catherine Avenue be removed; and
THAT safe -hit flexible sign panels be considered for use on the chicanes
to address maintenance problems with the existing hazard markers.
CARRIED
1. Correspondence received from Ms Marg Cook
Re: Traffic Calming (previously deferred)
Moved by Rino Roncadin
Seconded by Brett Cole
THAT item 1- Correspondence received from Ms Marg Cook, Re: Traffic
Calming, be received for information; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms Marg Cook advising of. the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee recommendations.
CARRIED
Mike Walters resumed the Chair.
2 Correspondence received from Mr. Barry Hall
Re: St. John's Sideroad and Old Yonge Street Intersection
Moved by Councillor Granger
Seconded by Brett Cole
THAT the correspondence received from Mr. Barry Hall, Re: St. John's
Sideroad and Old Yonge Street Intersection, be referred to staff to discuss
with the Region; and
THAT staff provide the response from the Region to the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee at a future meeting.
CARRIED
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/TEM # 4-9
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Page 5 of 7
3.
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TSAC09-001 - Speeding and Safety Concerns on Batson Drive
r
Moved by Dave Watson
Seconded by Rino Roncadin
THAT, based on the results of the traffic and speed data, no further
action be taken at this time; and
THAT parking prohibitions on the north side of Batson Drive be
extended to a point 15 metres west of Old Yonge Street, and
THAT the Clerk's Department be requested to introduce the necessary
by-law to implement the above recommendation, and
THAT a letter be sent to all affected residents advising of the Traffic
Safety Advisory Committee recommendations.
CARRIED
TSAC09-002 - Speeding and Safety Concerns on Davis Road
Moved by Councillor Granger
Seconded by Dave Watson
THAT based on the results of the traffic and speed data, no further
action be taken at this time; and
THAT a letter be sent to Mr. Matthew M. Marosszeky advising of the
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee recommendations.
C•71T:TIER
Memorandum from J. Massadeh, Traffic/Transportation Analyst
Re: Conducting Traffic Counts and Speed Studies During Winter Months
Moved by Carmen Zambri
Seconded by Dave Watson
THAT the memorandum from the Traffic/Transportation Analyst, Re:
Conducting Traffic Counts and Speed Studies During Winter Months, be
received for information; and
THAT staff conduct the necessary traffic counts and speed studies as
soon as the weather permits at the following locations:
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Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Page 6 of 7
• 3 way. stop at Dinsmore Terrace and Timpson Drive
intersection
• 4 way stop at Kirkvalley Crescent Pedersen Drive intersection
• Speeding concerns on Crawford Rose Drive.
CARRIED
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Pending List
Moved by Councillor Granger
Seconded by Brett Cole
THAT the last item on page 1 regarding Odin Crescent be removed; and
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Pending List be received for
information.
CARRIED
9. Resignation Letter from Mr. Horst Wizemann (Added Item)
Moved by Carmen Zambri
Seconded by Rino Roncadin
THAT the letter from Mr. Horst Wizemann advising of his resignation from
the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be received for information; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the advertising for a replacement
member to sit on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee be authorized;
and
THAT the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee express its appreciation to
Mr. Horst Wizemann for all his efforts on behalf of the Committee during
his time served as a Traffic Safety Advisory Committee member.
NEW BUSINESS
None
CARRIED
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Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting No. 09-01
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Page 7 of 7
DELEGATIONS
Mr. Jim Herder
Re: Item 5 - Memorandum from Chris Alexander, Manager of By-law Services, Re:
GO Train Parking Concerns
(Added Item)
Mr. Herder thanked the committee for its attention to this matter, however, reiterated his
concerns expressed in his correspondence regarding the on street parking in the winter
and how it reduces the street to one lane. Mr. Herder is concerned that emergency
vehicles would have difficultly responding to a call and requested that parking
restrictions be placed along Wells Street and Harrison Drive during the winter months.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Granger
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Mike Walters, Vice -Chair
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
CARRIED
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ITEM # 5 -
/-= TOWN OF AURORA
AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE No. LSAC09-01
SUBJECT: Leisure Services Advisory Committee - Recommendation Summary
from January 22, 2009
FROM: Leisure Services Advisory Committee
DATE: February 3, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Minutes No. 09-01 dated January 22,
2009 be adopted.
Delegation of Mr. Bernie Moyle, Re: Item 1 — Public Trail Route, Elizabeth Hader
Park to Kennedy Street West
THAT it be recommended to Council that the delegation and written submission by Mr.
Bernie Moyle, Property Manager,. Region Vacant Land Condominium #1016, Creeks
Meadow Lane be received and Agenda Item 1 be brought forward for consideration.
1. Public Trail Route, Elizabeth Hader Park to Kennedy Street West
THAT it be recommended to Council that Staff be directed to investigate Option B and
conduct the consultative process forthe proposed Public Trail Route from Elizabeth Hader
Park to Kennedy Street West.
2. Approval of the Pricing Policy for Recreation Services
THAT it be recommended to Council that, the presentation by Ms Amy Shepherd,
Associate, IBI Group entitled `Town of Aurora, Pricing Policy for Recreation Services,
LSAC Presentation of Final Recommended Policy" be received; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Pricing Policy for Recreation Policy be
received for information and placed on the February 19, 2009 LSAC Agenda; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that a cost analysis forthe background information for
the Pricing Policy be made available to Carol Walthers before the next Sport Aurora
meeting.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM ## 5-2
February 3, 2009 - 2 - Report No. LSAC09-01
3. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
THAT it be recommended to Council that the presentation by Mr. Todd Brown, President,
Monteith Brown Planning Consultants regarding the Town of Aurora Parks and Recreation
Master Plan be received; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the letter dated January 22, 2009 from the Aurora
Minor Ball Association forwarding comments regarding the Town of Aurora Final Draft
Master Plan be received; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the
January 22, 2009 letter from the Aurora Minor Ball Association be placed on the February
19, 2009 LSAC Agenda.
4. Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-18, September 12, 2008
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-18,
September 12, 2008 be received as information.
5. Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-19, October 24, 2008
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-19,
October 24, 2008 be deferred to the February 19, 2009 LSAC meeting.
6. Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-20, November 14, 2008
THAT it be recommended to. Council that the Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-20,
November 14, 2008 be deferred to the February 19, 2009 LSAC meeting.
7. Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-21, December 12, 2008
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-21,
December 12, 2008 be deferred to the February 19, 2009 LSAC meeting.
8. Facilities Event Calendar from January 2009 to June 2009
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Facilities Event Calendar from January 2009
to June 2009 be received as information.
9. Leisure Services Advisory Committee Pending List
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Pending List be received as information.
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1TEM #. 5-3
February 3, 2009 - 3 - Report No. LSAC09-01
Attachment #1 — Leisure Services Advisory Committee Minutes of January 22, 2009
Prepared by: Cindy Janzen, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk ext. 4217
Cfn y amen
Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
On behalf of the Leisure Services Advisory Committee
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
Au �oxA
COMMITTEE MINUTES
MEETING NO.09-09
Committee: Leisure Services Advisory Committee
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009
Time. and Location: 7:00 p.m., Leksand Room
ITEM # 5-a
Committee Members: Councillor Evelina MacEachern, Chair, Councillor Granger,
Vice -Chair, Councillor McRoberts, Michael Levesque, Judy
Norwell, Carol Walthers and Kenneth Whitehurst
Absent:
John Clement
Other Attendees: Councillor Collins-Mrakas, Mayor Morris, Al Downey, Director
of Leisure Services, Elma Stevenson, Committee Secretary
and Jim Tree, Manager of Parks
The. Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest
Act.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Michael Levesque Seconded by Judy Norwell
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the Leisure Services Advisory Committee Minutes No. 08-09 dated
November 27, 2008 be adopted, subject to changing the name of the
mover of the Adjournment motion to Councillor Granger.
CARRIED
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Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Page 2 of 6
DELEGATIONS
(a) Mr. Bernie Moyle
Re: Item 1 — Public Trail Route, Elizabeth Hader Park to Kennedy Street
West
Mr. Bernie Moyle, Property Manager and Ms Karen Booth Moyle, President, York
Region Vacant Land Condominium #1016, Creeks Meadow Lane, Aurora, were
in attendance and presented a written submission with respect to the Public Trail
Route, Elizabeth Hader Park to Kennedy Street West. The submission contained
photographs of the proposed trail area and included concerns relating to flooding,
liability and safety concerns with respect to the trail route. The application of
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) was discussed as a
method of creating a safe environment that would reduce the potential for crime
and improve the quality or life.
Moved by Councillor Granger Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT it be recommended to Council that the delegation and written
submission by Mr. Bernie Moyle, Property Manager, Region Vacant
Land Condominium #1D16, Creeks Meadow Lane be received and
Agenda Item 1 be brought forward for consideration.
CARRIED
Public Trail Route, Elizabeth Hader Park to Kennedy Street West
Moved by Councillor Granger i Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT it be recommended to Council that Staff be directed to investigate
Option B and conduct the consultative process for the proposed Public
Trail Route from Elizabeth Hader Park to Kennedy Street West.
WIT[: i
THAT it be recommended to Council that CPTED (Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design) strategies be implemented for this trail
route.
DEFEATED
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ITEM #
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Page 3 of 6
(b) Ms Nancy Black, Aurora Master Ducks Swim Club and
Mr. Reg Chappell, Aurora Ducks Swim Club
Re: Item 2 — Pricing Policy for Recreation Services
Ms Nancy Black, representing the Aurora Master Ducks Swim Club and Mr. Reg
Chappell, on behalf of the Aurora Ducks Swim Club attended before the
Committee and presented their opinions and concerns relating to the proposed
Pricing Policy for Recreation Services. The swim clubs want to find a cost
balance to run multi -level swim programs and are requesting that the Town
exercise fairness in the pricing.
Moved by Councillor McRoberts
Seconded by Judy Norwell
THAT it be recommended to Council that the delegation by Ms Nancy
Black, Aurora Master Ducks Swim Club and Mr. Reg Chappell, Aurora
Ducks Swim Club be received and Agenda Item 2 be brought forward for
consideration.
CARRIED
2. Approval of the Pricing Policy for Recreation Services
Ms Amy Shepherd, Associate, IBI Group, the Pricing Policy Consultant made a
presentation entitled "Town of Aurora, Pricing Policy for Recreation Services,
LSAC Presentation of Final Recommended Policy". The presentation contained
a review of the work undertaken since the December 11, 2008 LSAC
presentation including an additional cost analysis, testing of fee reduction
scenarios, calculations of required fee increases to achieve minimum cost
recovery targets and recommendations to phased fee increases.
Moved by Carol Walthers
Seconded by Michael Levesque
THAT it be recommended to Council that the presentation by Ms Amy
Shepherd, Associate, IBI Group entitled "Town of Aurora, Pricing Policy
for Recreation Services, LSAC Presentation of Final Recommended
Policy" be received; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Pricing Policy for Recreation
Policy be received for information and placed on the February 19, 2009
LSAC Agenda; and
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Page 4 of 6
THAT it be recommended to Council that a cost analysis for the
background information for the Pricing Policy be made available to Carol
Walthers before the next Sport Aurora meeting.
CARRIED
Moved by Michael Levesque Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the meeting be extended past 9:00 p.m.
CARRIED
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
3. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Mr. Todd Brown, President, Monteith Brown Planning Consultants attended
before Committee to make a presentation providing an update of the changes
made to the previous draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan based on feedback
received from the public, LSAC and Town Staff on December 11, 2008 and to
discuss the next steps of the project. The presentation addressed issues .such
as appropriate levels of service for facilities, a .review of population -based
standards, reviewing usage of parks and facilities, the trails system, inclusion of a
subsection on community gardens and addressing parkland shortages.
In addition, Carol Walthers submitted a letter on behalf of the Aurora Minor Ball
Association dated January 22, 2009 forwarding comments regarding the Town of
Aurora Final Draft Master Plan.
Moved by Michael Levesque Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT it be recommended to Council that the presentation by Mr. Todd
Brown, President, Monteith. Brown Planning Consultants regarding the
Town of Aurora Parks and Recreation Master Plan be received; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the letter dated January 22, 2009
from the Aurora Minor Ball Association forwarding comments regarding the
Town of Aurora Final Draft Master Plan be received; and
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan and the January 22, 2009 letter from the Aurora Minor Ball
Association be placed on the February 19, 2009 LSAC Agenda.
CARRIED
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ITEM # 5 - 8
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Record No. 09-01
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Page 6 of 6.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4. Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-18, September 12, 2008
5.
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Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Michael Levesque
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Trails Sub -Committee
Minutes 08-18, September 12, 2008 be received as information.
CARRIED
Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-19, October 24, 2008
Moved by Michael Levesque
Seconded by Carol Walthers
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Trails Sub -Committee
Minutes 08-19, October 24, 2008 be deferred to the February 19, 2009
LSAC meeting.
CARRIED
Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-20, November 14, 2008
Moved by Michael Levesque
Seconded by Carol Walthers
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Trails Sub -Committee
Minutes 08-20, November 14, 2008 be deferred to the February 19, 2009
LSAC meeting.
CARRIED
Trails Sub -Committee Minutes 08-21, December 12, 2008
Moved by Michael Levesque
Seconded by Carol Walthers
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Trails Sub -Committee
Minutes 08-21, December 12, 2008 be deferred to the February 19, 2009
LSAC meeting.
CARRIED
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9.
Facilities Event Calendar from January 2009 to June 2009
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Michael Levesque
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Facilities Event Calendar
from January 2009 to June 2009 be received as information.
CARRIED
Leisure Services Advisory Committee Pending List
Moved by Councillor McRoberts Seconded by Michael Levesque
THAT it be recommended to Council that the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee Pending List be received as information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
�rG;Councillor Evelina MacEachern, Chair
Leisure Services Advisory Committee
CARRIED
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TOWN OF AURORA
AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. PW09-007
SUBJECT: Cousins Drive— Follow Up Traffic Volume Counts and Speed Studies
FROM: Ilmar Simanovskis, Director of Public Works
DATE: February 3, 2009
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT no further action be taken based on the November traffic counts and speed
study on Cousins Drive; and
THAT a letter be sent to Ms. Jane Reeves with Report No. PW09-007
recommendations.
BACKGROUND
On October 21, 2008, the General Committee (GC) considered delegation from Ms. Jane
Reeves and TSAC08-06 — Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes of October 8, 2008
regarding TSAC08-012 — Cousins Drive Area Traffic Study and adopted, among other
things, the following recommendation:
"THAT the Cousins Drive Area Traffic Study be referred to staff in order to undertake
another study during a time period when school is in session".
Council adopted the GC recommendations at their October 28, 2008 meeting.
COMMENTS
1.0 Existing Conditions
Cousins Drive is a two lane local road in the east/west direction with an urban cross-section
(curbs and gutters), an 8.5 metre pavement width, a posted speed of 40 kmlhr, and a
sidewalk on the south side between Edward Street and Wells Street and on the north side
between Wells Street and Yonge Street. Parking is prohibited at anytime on the south side
between Yonge Street and Cameron Avenue. Figure No. 1 (attached as Appendix "A")
shows the area in question.
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February 3, 20.09 -2- Report No. PW09-007
2.0 Traffic Volumes and Speeding Concerns
Staff conducted traffic volume counts and speed studies on Cousins Drive. The counters
were installed in the vicinity of house #76 between November 6 and November 12, 2008
and the results are summarized in Table No.1 below:
Table No. 1 Cousins Drive Traffic Counts and Speed Study
November 2008
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386
ADT=Average Daily Traffic
The results of the vehicular speed and traffic counts show the average speed is between
40 and 42 km/hr and the 85" percentile speed is between 49 and 51 km/hr.
Table No. 2 shows the traffic volume counts and speed studies that were conducted in
June 2008:
Table No. 2 Cousins Drive Traffic Counts and Speed Study
June 2008
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*ADT=Average Daily Traffic
It is noted that both average and 85th percentile speeds have slightly decreased and the
traffic volumes have increased for both eastbound and westbound directions but still within
the range of local road average traffic volumes. The overall traffic volumes are below the
maximum range expected for a local road, which typically has 2,500 vehicles per day.
Traffic'volume counts and speed studies summary sheets are attached as Appendix "B".
CONCLUSIONS
The traffic operations on Cousins Drive have been reviewed. Vehicular speed and traffic
volume counts were conducted on Cousins Drive from November 6 to November 11, 2008
and both speeds and volumes are within the acceptable range for local roads. It should be
noted that the traffic volume counts and speed studies have shown better results from the
studies that were conducted in June 2008.:
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GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ITEM #
February 3, 2009 .3. Report No. PW09-007
OPTIONS
As recommended in this report
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal C: Promote a healthy environment that fosters social and physical well being
Objective C2: Enhance and promote public safety
Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed
and involved citizens
Objective D2: Enhance customer service
Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and
accessible information flow and accessible decision -making
ATTACHMENTS
• Appendix "A' - Figure No. 1 --Area in Question
• Appendix "B" —Traffic Volume Counts and Speed Studies Summary Sheets
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
Management Team Meeting — January 21, 2009
Prepared by: Jamal Massadeh, Traffic/Transportation Analyst, ext. 4374
Ilmar Sim ovskis
Director of Public Works
Neil Garbe
Chief Administrative Officer
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