AGENDA - Special General Committee - 20071001SPECIAL GENERAL
COMMITTEE
AGENDA
NO, 07-36
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
28/09/07
TOWN OF AURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 07-36
Monday, October 1, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Mayor Morris in the Chair
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
II APPROVAL OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
III DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Karen Berger pg. D-1
Re: Item 1 - Vacant Town Owned Facilities
IV CONSIDERATION OF ITEM REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
V ADJOURNMENT
Special General Committee Meeting No. 07-36 Page 2 of 2
Monday, October 1, 2007
AGENDA ITEM
1. LS07-040 – Future Uses of Vacant Town Owned Facilities pg. 1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT report LS07-040 be received by Council; and
THAT the Park’s Division of the Leisure Services Department be relocated
to 215 Industrial Parkway South; and
THAT the Carpenter for the Leisure Services Department be relocated to
215 Industrial Parkway South; and
THAT the Leisure Services Administration be relocated to 215 Industrial
Parkway South; and
THAT file storage from Town Hall be relocated to 215 Industrial Parkway
South; and
THAT the second floor of 215 Industrial Parkway South be utilized by
community organizations; and
THAT the Public Work’s Operation’s Division expand into the vacated
space at 9 Scanlon Court; and
THAT the Aurora Figure Skating Club be permitted to use the vacated
Carpenter space at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex; and
THAT a Town Hall Expansion Reserve be established for the future
expansion of Town Hall; and
THAT 56 Victoria Street be upgraded and renovated for use for
community programs; and
THAT 52 Victoria Street be upgraded to permit community uses; and
THAT the Fitness Centre expansion be identified at the Recreation
Complex; and
THAT the vacated Fitness area at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex be
renovated to accommodate a Youth Centre, multi-purpose room and;
THAT the rear parking lot at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex be
converted to a skateboard park; and
THAT all recommended items be identified in the 2008 Budget for Council
consideration.
EWAL GENERAL COMMITTEE OCTOBER 1, 2007
Delegation (a)
Panizza, Bob
From: karenr
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:17 AM
To: Panizza, Bob
Subject: Re: Vacant buildings/Old Seniors centre
Yes, I would like to be on the Agenda, as long as the topic of vacant buildings will be
discussed.
Thank you.
PHENOMENAL FITNESS
KAREN BERGER
Professional Trainer
Exercise & Rehab specialist
Running programs - all levels
CPTN-CPT
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SPECIAL QENERAL COMMITTEE - OCTOBER 1, 2007
TOWN OF AURORA
AURORA SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE REPORT No. LS07-040
SUBJECT: Future Uses of Vacant Town Owned Facilities
FROM: Allan D. Downey, Director of Leisure Services
DATE: October 1, 2007
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the Report #LS07-040 be received by Council; and
THAT the Park's Division of the Leisure Services Department be relocated to 215
Industrial Parkway South; and
THAT the Carpenter for the Leisure Services Department be relocated to 215
Industrial Parkway South; and
THAT the Leisure Services Administration be relocated to 215 Industrial Parkway
South; and
THAT file storage from Town Hall be relocated to 215 Industrial Parkway South; and
THAT the second floor of 215 Industrial Parkway South be utilized by community
organizations; and
THAT the Public Work's Operation's Division expand into the vacated space at 9
Scanlon Court; and
THAT the Aurora Figure Skating Club be permitted to use the vacated Carpenter
space at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex, and
THAT a Town Hall Expansion Reserve be established for the future expansion of
Town Hall, and
THAT 56 Victoria Street be upgraded and renovated for use for community
programs; and
THAT 52 Victoria Street be upgraded to permit community uses; and
THAT the Fitness Centre expansion be identified at the Recreation Complex, and
THAT the vacated Fitness area at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex be renovated
to accommodate a Youth Centre, multi -purpose room and,
THAT the rear parking lot at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex be converted to a
skateboard park; and
THAT all recommended items be identified in the 2008 Budget for Council
consideration.
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October 1. 2007 .2- Report No. LS07-040
BACKGROUND
At the August 14, 2007 Council meeting the following motion was approved:
"THAT Council consider a strategy for all Town buildings and schedule a special meeting in
September to discuss future uses in all currently vacant Town buildings".
Staff have compiled all previous reports related to the future expansion requirements of all
facilities as well as reports relating to vacant Town buildings within town and potential
uses.
The purpose of this report is to provide General Committee with background material to
assist in the determination of future uses for Town facilities.
COMMENTS
Staff have obtained information from several departments in the preparation of this report,
in an effort to provide a comprehensive look at the recommended use of our vacant
facilities.
The attached background material begins with the future expansion needs of our existing
facilities to 2011 and in some cases beyond. This is followed by the Capital and financial
forecast for Town facilities. Community requests for facilities is provided for information
and the background material concludes with the recommended uses of vacant as well as
renovation of Town facilities.
PUBLIC WORK'S YARD EXPANSION
The Public Work's Department presently shares an operations centre with the Leisure
Services Department, Park's Division on Scanlon Court.
Staff have previously presented reports to council indicating the need for additional
yard area to accommodate growth and maintain service levels. Staff Report LS06-023
provided a forecast of their needs and funds to support the expansion have been
identified in the Development Charges By-law. The expansion is scheduled within the
Capital Asset Management/Reserve and Reserve Fund Report to occur in 2008. In
addition, the Fleet Management Report, approved by Council identifies the expansion
of a repair-bay/wash-bay between 2007 and 2008.
The cost of these works is estimated at $2,139,000. The reserve balance as of July
31, 2007 is $2,298,884.
2. PARK'S YARD EXPANSION
The Park's yard shares the Scanlon Court operations site with the Public Work's
Department as well as a storage facility at the end of Machell Avenue. Staff have
previously reported to Council the operations facility needs for the future.
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The combined area of these facilities is 97,879 ft2 and are presently too small to
accommodate the needs of the Division. Staff have indicated a need to double or
triple the size of our existing site to accommodate the future population without major
service cuts to the community. The Park's Yard expansion has been identified in the
Development Charges By-law at an estimated cost of $770,000, scheduled for
construction in 2009. Insufficient reserve funds are available to support this project.
3. TOWN HALL EXPANSION
The existing Town Hall was open in October 1991 (49,280 ft2) with a complement of 58
employees and a population of 29,455. Since that time the Town has experienced
tremendous growth increasing its population to 49,000, an increase of 66% and staff
complement at Town Hall has increased to 88 employees a growth of 52% in order to
maintain service to the community. As part of the facility design in 1991 expansion of
Town Hall was considered with an extension of the second and third floor wing further
to the east toward John West Way.
This expansion represents a footprint of approximately 7,741 ft2 or 15,482 ft2 on two
floors, an increased floor area of 31 %. The estimated cost of this expansion is
$3,500,000 to $4,000,000. No funding source has been identified for this expansion
and administrative centres are not Development Charges eligible.
Many departments are experiencing a shortage of space and many areas have
already been expanded or redesigned to accommodate additional staff. Within the
next 5 years the recently submitted Department Business Plans have identified the
need for an additional 17.5 staff. The population is projected to also increase to
44,907 during that same period of time.
4. LIBRARY EXPANSION
Staff have been in contact with the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Library to
discus their expansion needs. They have determined that no expansion will be
required until a Feasibility Study is completed in 2012. Funding for this expansion is
identified in the Development Charges By-law at an estimated cost of $1,500,000.
The program needs of the Town will not be affected until the expansion is considered
in 2012.
5. SENIOR CENTRE EXPANSION
The Seniors Centre completed in October of 2005 was designed and constructed to
address the present and future needs of the Town's senior population.
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Report No. LS07-040
Demographics indicate that not only is our overall population increasing, but our
senior's population is increasing and in two years the membership at the Seniors
Centre has more than doubled. This growth has continued to place pressure on the
ability of the Centre to accommodate their needs and staff estimated thatwithin five (5)
years the Centre will be used entirely in support of seniors programming. This will
create a need to relocate programs presently operated at the Centre, elsewhere in the
Town.
6. CULTURE & RECREATION MASTER PLAN — CAPITAL FORECAST
The Culture and Recreation Master Plan was reviewed and approved by Council in
September of 2003. As part of that process a Ten (10) Year Capital Forecast was
included in the document and in June of that same year staff presented a Ten Year
Capital Plan to Council, identifying future growth needs, as well as estimated costs and
the time of construction. Many projects have been completed within this Plan, with the
exception of a Fitness Centre expansion, Youth Centre and Multi -Purpose Room/Gym
scheduled for construction in 2007 — 2008 at an estimated cost of $6,295,000. Partial
funding for these projects have been identified in the Development Charges by-law at
an estimated cost of $3,320,870.
7. DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FUNDING
The Director of Financial Services has provided an overview of what is presently
identified within the Development Charges By-law in support of the future expansion
need of the facilities previously identified in this report. The Development Charges
Reserves assist in the financing of the projects based on previous service levels and
levels of qualification. Additional funding to complete these projects would be required
from other sources not supported by Development. Overall, the funding available for
all expansion projects, with the exception of the Public Library (since it is outside of our
5 year scope) is $5,640,870.
8. COMMUNITY REQUESTS
Many different community groups and organizations within the Town have requested
space in support of their activity. Some groups have been given available space, while
other requests could not be addressed at this time. The Town presently provides
office, meeting, storage or Clubhouse space.
The list is as follows:
Aurora Minor Hockey
- Use of meeting rooms
- Use of Office space at ACC#1
- Storage Space for hockey equipment
Girls Hockey - Use of meeting rooms
- Use of Office Space
_4Storage Space
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Optimist Hockey - Use of Storage Space
- Meeting Rooms
Aurora Minor Ball - Use of Storage Space
- Meeting Rooms
Aurora Youth Soccer - Use of Meeting Rooms at Town Hall, ACC
& LC
Aurora Diggers Girls Softball - Use of Meeting Rooms
Aurora Rugby Club - Use of Meeting Rooms
Aurora Jr. A Tigers - Use of office space
- Use of meeting rooms
Aurora Skating Club - Use of Meeting Rooms
- Office Space at Leisure Complex
- Music Room Upper part of Arena
Skaters First - Storage space at ARC
140 Aurora Squadron - Use of meeting rooms at Town Hall
- Rental rate of $800.00 per year of Old
Library
Aurora Bridge Club - Rental rate of $15,000 per year of Old
Library Marjorie Andrews Room
Theatre Aurora - Lease rate of $2.00 per year
Providence Child Centre - $1500 per month use of Old Seniors Centre
Aurora Soccer Club Inc. - $2.00 per year for building
Aurora Community Tennis Club - Use of Mahon Park lower level
- $2562.12 per year
Aurora Lawn Bowling Club - Use of Mahon Park upper level
$624.00 per year
Pine Tree Potters - Basement of Library $6,996/year
Society of York Region Artists - Upper level of Old Library every Tuesday —
no charge
Various Artists - Skylight Gallery — no charge
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Users of Town Hall Meeting Rooms (no charge) in addition to above users:
- Aurora Writers Group
- Youth Justice Committee
- Bayview Wellington Ratepayers Association
- Newmarket/Aurora Federal Youth Club
- Aurora Sports Council
- Crosslinks Housing
- Independent Living for the Deaf/Blind
- Rate Payers Association Yonge Street South
- Bereaved Families of York Region
- York Oldtimers Hockey
- Neighbourhood Watch Committee
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Canadian Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics
- Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority
- Newmarket/Aurora Conservative Party
- Newmarket/Aurora Liberal Party
- Child and Family Services Review Board
- Weekend to End Breast Cancer
- Aurora Community Arboretum
- Bob Hartwell Run Committee
- P.A.C.T. Committee
- Aurora Cemetery Board
- Ontario Hockey Association
- Aurora Girls Hockey
- Aurora Nursery School
- Wyatt Lane AGM
- Olde Aurora Ratepayers
- Children's Aid Society
- S.T.O.R.M.
- Women's Institute of Aurora
- Welcome Wagon
- Coroners Office
With the growing population, the needs of these community organizations continue to
mount and staff have included letters form several groups for office/storage space at
nominal costs.
FORMER AURORA HYDRO BUILDING PROPOSED USES
The former Hydro building at 215 Industrial Parkway South was once used as the
operations and administration centre for Aurora Hydro until they vacated in May of
2006. The site is approximately 3.15 acres located in an industrial area geographically
in the centre of Town.
The building on the site was constructed in 1987, approximately the same time as
Town Hall. It is a two (2) storey structure of approximately 13,200 ftz. The exterior
storage area/loading dock is secured behind fencing and is an area of approximately
26,200 ftz.
Prior to the vacancy of the facility, Aurora Hydro paid an annual lease rate of
$101,000.00. Staff have provided Council with reports indicating options forthe facility
which are available in the background material. Although many options were explored
by Council and staff were provided direction on September 26, 2006 that "the property
be used for Municipal purposes" with that direction, staff are recommending the
following municipal proposes for the facility.
The exterior storage and rear options area of the facility be used as a Park's
Operations Yard and relocate the Operations from Scanlon Court.
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The area of approximately 39,200 ftz will to be four (4) times the size of the
present facility and while falling short of meeting all the future space requirements
of the Division would provide space well into the future. The Machell Yard would
remain as is to provide a total Park operational area of 126,535 ftz. The facility
would require renovations as well as computer and telephone upgrades to meet
the needs of the Park's staff. These are estimated at approximately $200,000.
2. The warehouse area in the facility would be converted to a Carpenter's Shop and
the space presently occupied by the Carpenter at the Aurora Family Leisure
Complex would be vacated for use by the Aurora Figure Skating Club for their
Coaches office. The demands of the Carpenter are increasing each year and staff
have identified a need to increase complement as well as space requirements in
order to meet these demands.
3. The first floor administration area would be renovated to accommodate the
Leisure Services Administration Department, relocated from Town Hall. This area
is approximately 4,400 ft2 or 1,800 ft2 larger than the area occupied at Town Hall.
This area would compliment the uses of the facility as a Park's Yard, as well as
provide additional space for projected growth of the Department in order to meet
the demands of the residents. This area could be renovated for approximately
$300,000 and provide a central point for the public to address their Leisure
Services needs. The facility is fully accessible and centrally located and could
operate independently from Town Hall hours for permit application or registration.
4. The upper floor of the administration area could be leased to provide
office/storage facilities for community organizations. The space is approximately
3,200 ftz and with the provision of an exterior access would provide all year access
to this area for a variety of community organizations. The space would be
renovated at the organizations cost and nominal rent would be applied. These
uses of the facility would provide a central area for all Leisure Services activities in
the Town whether it was for registered Town programs or volunteer organizations.
These changes would also address a number of future growth concerns,
previously mentioned in this report. The relocation of the Park's Yard from
Scanlon Court would permit the expansion of the Public Work's Yard, fulfilling their
future growth needs. The relocation of the Leisure Services Administration
section from Town Hall will permit the allocation of space to meet the growing
demands of the remaining departments.
File storage could also be relocated to 215 Industrial Parkway and that space
used to develop a computer training centre. The relocation of the Carpenter from
the Aurora Family Leisure Complex would address access concerns as well as
space restrictions for the Carpenter. The vacated space would help support the
ongoing operation of the Aurora Skating Club and their desire for a Coach's room.
The use of the upper floor would respond to the request of the community
organizations for office and storage space as well provide meeting rooms for
these groups, eliminating the need to open Town Hall at no cost in order to
facilitate their meetings.
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The cost of providing this conversion is estimated at $500,000 and the cost
avoidance as a result of these relocations is estimated at $5,000,000.
Town Hall Expansion: $3,500,000
Pubic Work's Expansion: $1,500,000
Total: $5,000,000
Renovations could take place at any time with no disruption to Town activities or
community organizations.
10. .LIBRARY SQUARE USES
Staff have prepared a number of reports to council since the vacancy of the former
Public Library (56 Victoria Street) in 2001 and the former Seniors Centre (52
Victoria Street) in October 2005. Since that time many studies and uses for the
facilities have been explored, however a final solution has not yet been approved.
Presently, the lower floor of 56 Victoria Street is permitted to the Aurora Bridge
Club for $15,000/year, and the 140 Aurora Air Cadets for $800/year. The
remaining areas support Town programs and the Society of York Region Artists
(SOYRA) meetings. 52 Victoria Street is presently being permitted to the
Providence Learning Centre for $18,000/year.
Evaluations of the facilities were completed in 2002 and revised in 2006 outlining
the work required to repairthe facilities and permit long-term use of both buildings.
In addition, a Traffic Study of the area was completed in 2006 to determine if
adequate parking was available in the area should the buildings remain and be
occupied. The study indicated a shortage of parking in the immediate area, but
overall there was sufficient parking in the downtown core. With that study
completed staff are recommending that both facilities be repaired and renovations
completed in order to facilitate Leisure Services program opportunities. Staff have
prepared a list of potential uses in the background material that will offer new
program opportunities as well as the transfer of programs from the Seniors Centre
as their program needs continue to develop.
The cost of upgrades to the facilities is estimated at $612,000 and additional funds
will be required for internal renovations at an estimated cost of $500,000. The
centre would be available for programming opportunities, rentals and auxiliary
space for the new Aurora Heritage Centre to assist in the development of programs
at that centre. Staff would report back to Council with more detail with regards to
these initiatives should direction be given to pursue this option. The existing
permits may remain, however fees should be adjusted to reflect the recovery of
operating cost at a minimum.
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11. JACK WOOD'S
On Tuesday, August 14, 2007 staff received the following direction from Council:
Jack Woods House — 95 Allaura Blvd.
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT staff be authorized to commence proceedings forthe sale of 95 Allaura Blvd.
and that staff provide a report on the potential options available for development
that Council may consider, including possible severance; and
THAT consideration be given to retaining the 100' x 180' plot of land currently
occupied by the York Region Food Network in order to provide a permanent location
for the Aurora Community Gardens.
CARRIED
Planning staff have prepared land use plans for the lands, this information is
provided in the background material.
Two land use plans have been prepared; 1) indicating Council's direction with
regards to the garden plot, in support of the York Region Food Network and; 2)
furtherto a presentation to General Committee on September 18, 2007 by the York
Region Food network a garden plot measuring 100' x 300'.
The property is restricted with a number of environmental features, being separated
by open space lands containing a "cold water" stream and the requirement of a 30
metre buffer from that stream, has an impact in the development potential of those
lands.
12. FITNESS CENTRE EXPANSION
The Culture and Recreation Master Plan has indicated the need to expand our
existing fitness facility in 2007. The Fitness Centre "Club Aurora" has provided the
community with a quality fitness program since 1986. The existing Centre has gone
through a number of renovations since that date in an effort to meet the ever
increasing demands of the public as well as keep up with the latest trends in the
fitness field.
A number of options were presented to members and the Leisure Services Advisory
Committee in 2005 in order to address these issues, however a satisfactory solution
could not be arrived at. The pressure to expand continues to mount and an
expansion is necessary in order to accommodate the growth of the municipality.
Staff are recommending that a new expanded fitness facility be constructed at the
Aurora Recreation Complex in the space previously identified for a gymnasium.
This would provide a footprint of approximately 9,450 f12 of space, an increase of
1,710 ft2 over the existing facility.
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In addition, change rooms are already available as well as reception support. With
these amenities already incorporated into the Recreation Complex the entire 9,450
ft2 can be dedicated to the provision of equipment and aerobic floor. The estimated
cost of construction is $2,000,000 at this location due to the provision of services an
infrastructure already at the site.
Staff have provided a schematic drawing of a proposed floor plan to provide Council
with a visual interpretation of the space. The final design would be prepared with
the assistance of an Architect and members as well as public input into the final
design.
The Culture and Recreation Master Plan has identified a cost of $2,640,000 forthis
expansion which represented a new stand alone facility. The provision of a fitness
facility at the Recreation Complex provides the users of the facility with another
alternative use and would support offsite training opportunities for hockey, figure
skating and swimming, within one convenient site.
13. MULTI -PURPOSE ROOM/GYM AND YOUTH CENTRE
The provision of a Youth Centre as well as multi -purpose room/gym has been
identified in the Culture and Recreation Master Plan Capital Plan for2008. With the
recommended relocation of the Fitness Centre to the Recreation Complex the
remaining vacant space at the Aurora Family Leisure Complex could be converted
to a Youth Centre with gym. The 7,740 ftz area would be returned to its original
space (a gym) when the facilitywas constructed in 1986. The additional area would
support a number of new initiatives for our youth ranging from drop -in opportunities
to registered programs. Staff have provided a list of these activities in the
background information. This location for a Youth Centre would provide additional
opportunities for swimming, skating, as well as outdoor amenities in Lambert
Willson Park, such as soccer, ball and beach volleyball. The site is accessible by
car, bus, or trail connection. The relocation of the Fitness Club would also reduce
the need for parking at the facility and staff are recommending that the rear parking
area be converted to a skateboard facility also identified in the Culture and
Recreation Master Plan for 2008. The Town of Aurora has been recognized as a
"Youth Friendly Community" by Parks and Recreation Ontario, due to the number
and diversity of programs we offer youth. The main challenge in providing these
opportunities is the number of facilities the youth must venture to in order to
participate. A central location would maximize our program opportunities, but also
give the youth a recognized central location for their activities, much like the Seniors
Centre. We believe participation will increase with the provision of a central centre,
once again such as the senior's membership has increased as a result of their new
facility.
The estimated cost of renovations and construction of the skateboard park is
$1,000,000. The Culture and Recreation Master Plan has estimated the expansion
of these facilities at $3,855,000.
Youth Centre: $1,155,000
Multi -Purpose Room/Gym: $2,500,000
Skateboard Park: $ 200,000
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The Development Charges By-law has provision for a multi -purpose gym estimated
at $2,871,000.
The staff recommendations that are contained within this report address a number
of issues; 1) future expansion and growth; 2) immediate resolution to many
outstanding facility items; 3) maintenance and provision of new services to the
community; 4) fiscal responsibility; 5) cost deference of infrastructure funding.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
This report has estimated the cost of relocation and renovation as:
Public Work's Yard Expansion $ 0
Park's Yard Relocation $ 200,000
Leisure Services Administration Relocation $ 300,000
52 Victoria Upgrades $ 109,000
56 Victoria Upgrades & Renovations $1,003,000
Fitness Centre Expansion $2,000,000
Multi -Purpose Room/Gym and Youth Centre $1,000.000
Total: 4 612 000
The Development Charges By-law made provision for the following projects:
Public Work's Building Expansion $1,500,000
Park's Yard $ 770,000
Fitness Centre $ 449,870
Multi -Purpose Room/Gym and Youth Centre $2,871,000
Total: 5.590.870
The cost deference for these recommended changes are:
Public Work's Expansion
Town Hall Expansion
CONCLUSIONS
$1,500,000
$3,500.000
Total: 5.000.000
Staff recommendations address the outstanding growth and service level issues within the
next five (5) years.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal B: Promote a sustainable community that respects its historic culture and character
and embraces diverse cultural development and renewal in harmony with sound
environmental management and business development activity
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Goal C: Promote a healthy environment that fosters social and physical well being
Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed
and involved citizens
Objective 131: Plan for the future to continue controlled and well -planned growth
Objective 132: Promote and market the beauty and uniqueness of the historic and natural
areas throughout Aurora
Objective 133: Plan for the preservation and the restoration of local heritage areas and
buildings
Objective Cl: Maintain, respect, preserve and enhance natural environment, natural
heritage and green spaces
Objective C4: Encourage healthy lifestyles by promoting healthy, active lifestyle choices
Objective C5: Promote community involvement and volunteerism opportunities.
Objective D1: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability
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
Attachment - Extract from Council Meeting No. 07-20 August 14, 2007
Attachment - Binder
Prepared by., Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services, Extension 4752
Align D. Downey
Director of Leisure ices
John S. Rogers
Chief Administrative Officer
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EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING NO. 07-20
HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007
15. Recommendations from the Special GC - Closed Session Meeting of July 16, 2007
Jack Woods House - 95 Allaura Blvd.
Moved by Councillor Collins-Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Marsh
THAT staff be authorized to commence proceedings for the sale of 95 Allaura
Blvd. and that staff provide a report on the potential options available for
development that Council may consider, including possible severance; and
THAT consideration be given to retaining the 100' x 180' plot of land
currently occupied by the York Region Food Network in order to provide a
permanent location for the Aurora Community Gardens.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
Former Hydro Building - 215 Industrial Parkway South
THAT the proposal submitted by L. H. Lind Realty Inc. not be accepted and that
the Town supports the proposal submitted by NAIC Realty Inc. for a two month
lease from October 2007 to November 2007
THAT Council consider a strategy for all Town buildings and schedule a special
meeting in September to discuss future uses in all currently vacant Town
buildings.
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