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AGENDA - General Committee - 20110419PUBLIC RELEASE April 15, 2011 TOWN OF AURORA GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST II APPROVAL OF AGENDA RECOMMENDED: THAT the agenda as circulated by the Customer and Legislative Services Department be approved as presented. III DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION IV ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION V DELEGATIONS (a) Lynn Pearson, 2011 Committee Chair pg. 1 Aurora Relay for Life Re: Relay for Life, June 10, 2011 (b) Klaus Wehrenberg, Resident pg. 2 Re: Item 11 - PR11-014 – Trails Master Plan & Executive Summary (c) Dave Giroux, Aurora Minor Ball Association pg. 3 Re: Guarantor for Line of Credit General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 2 of 7 (d) Ilmar Simonovskis, Director of Infrastructure and pg. 4 Environmental Services Re: Item 7 - IES11-014 – 2011 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budget (e) Jim Tree, Manager of Parks pg. 5 Re: Item 11 - PR11-014 – Trails Master Plan & Executive Summary VI PRESENTATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE VII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION VIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION - COUNCILLORS IX CLOSED SESSION THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session, following adjournment, to consider: 1) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Re: Applications for the Economic Development Advisory Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, Heritage Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 2) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Re: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (Litigation Update) X ADJOURNMENT General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 3 of 7 AGENDA ITEMS 1. CAO11-008 – Acquisition of the Balance of the Case Woodlot Lands pg. 6 RECOMMENDED: THAT report CAO11-008 be received as information; and THAT By-law Number 5323-11, being a By-law to acquire the balance of the Case Woodlot lands described as: Block 6, Plan 65M2802; and Part Lots 74 and 75, Concession 1, WYS, Part 1, 65R8192, save and except 65M2802, 65M2803, 65M2804, 65M2805, and 65M2806 from Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited be brought forward for enactment at the April 26, 2011 Council Meeting. 2. CAO11-009 – Wells Street Public School pg. 14 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report CAO11-009 for information; and THAT Council direct Staff to advise the York Region District School Board that the Town has no municipal purpose for the former Wells Street Public School; and THAT Staff continue to work with the York Region District School Board in finding a use for the property that is compatible with the neighbourhood and retains the historic elements of the building. 3. CAO11-010 – Town Participation in the Rick Hansen pg. 26 25th Anniversary Relay RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report CAO11-010 for information; and THAT the Town of Aurora participate in the 25th anniversary of the Rick Hansen Man in Motion cross-Canada relay by approving an upset limit of $1,000 be allocated to cover the costs associated with the event; and THAT Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a ‘Community Agreement’ with the Rick Hansen Foundation setting out the terms and conditions of the Town’s participation. General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 4 of 7 4. CFS11-007 – Capital Projects Status & Closures Report pg. 31 as of December 31, 2010 RECOMMENDED: THAT Capital Projects Status & Closures report CFS11-007 be received; and THAT the project closures and capital funding adjustments outlined in Attachments #1 and #2, as summarized in Attachment #3 be approved. 5. CFS11-008 – Temporary Borrowing By-Law pg. 48 RECOMMENDED: THAT report CFS11-008 be received; and THAT By-law 5328-11 be adopted to authorize the creation, and maintenance, and, as necessary, utilization of temporary borrowing facilities by The Corporation of the Town of Aurora to meet the cash flow needs of the Town should the borrowing requirement arise, all subject to the authorizations and limitations of section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as amended. 6. CFS11-009 – Safe Workplaces Policies pg. 51 RECOMMENDED: THAT Corporate Policies “Violence Free Workplace – Policy #64”, and “Harassment Free Workplace – Policy #65, and the supporting “Violence and Harassment Free Workplace Program” be adopted. 7. IES11-014 – 2011 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Budget pg. 80 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report IES11-014; and THAT Council approve the 2011 Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater budgets with a combined net expenditure of $13,327,326; and THAT Council approve the recommendation to cease the application of an area specific charge for the residents serviced by the Ballymore, Bayview, General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 5 of 7 and Brentwood sewage pumping stations effective May 1, 2011 after which the related costs are included in the uniform Town rates noted above; and THAT Council approve the 2011 retail water rate of $1.4359 per cubic meter and the retail wastewater rate of $1.1227 per cubic meter of water effective May 1, 2011; and THAT Council approve the 2011 flat rate stormwater charge of $4.11 per unit per month for residential and condominium properties and $57.69 per unit per month for metered non-residential commercial/industrial and multi- residential properties effective May 1, 2011; and THAT Council approve the 2011 bulk water purchase rate of $2.5586 per cubic meter effective May 1, 2011; and THAT Council approve fees of $750 per connection for installation of a service connection for either water or wastewater services effective May 1, 2011; and THAT Council adopt the necessary by-law to implement the above recommendations effective May 1, 2011. 8. IES11-015 – Train Anti-Whistle – Progress Report pg. 100 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report IES11-015; and THAT staff report further to Council on this matter as necessary. 9. PL11-022 – Proposed Demolition of a Listed Heritage Property pg. 106 105 Wells Street RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report PL11-022; and THAT Council does not oppose demolition of the Listed Property at 105 Wells Street as it has been determined that it is not of sufficient cultural heritage value or interest to warrant preservation; and remove from the Register; and General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 6 of 7 THAT full measured architectural documentation of floor plans and elevations, and full photographic records, to be provided to the Town at the applicant’s expense. 10. PR11-007 – 2011 Community Grant Request pg. 126 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report PR11-007; and THAT Council approve the 2011 Community Grant requests received from 140 Aurora Air Cadets, Ms Jackie Thompson, the Aurora Garden & Horticultural Society, Special Olympics Ontario-Aurora, Aurora Seniors Association and Sport Aurora be approved in the amount of $3,957.50. 11. PR11-014 – Trails Master Plan & Executive Summary pg. 130 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report PR11-014; and THAT Council receive the Trails Master Plan and the Executive Summary as information; and THAT the Trails Master Plan be publicized and circulated to all stakeholders and to the public for a 45-day review period in order to obtain any additional information or comments; and THAT following the 45-day review period, staff report back to Council with recommendations regarding the Trails Master Plan. 12. PR11-015 – Aurora Seniors Centre Operating Agreement pg.150 Renewal 2011-2016 RECOMMENDED: THAT Council receive report PR11-015; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a renewal Operating Agreement with the Aurora Seniors Association (A.S.A.) for the period of 2011 through 2016 for the use and operation of the Aurora Seniors Centre (90 John West Way). General Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Page 7 of 7 13. AAC11-01 – Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting pg. 163 Minutes of April 6, 2011 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of the April 6, 2011 meeting be received for information and the recommendations contained therein be approved. 14. Memorandum from Neil Garbe, Chief Administrative Officer pg.170 Re: Aurora Jazz Festival RECOMMENDED: THAT the funds be released for the Aurora Jazz Festival. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2011 ➢ Delegation (c) Dave Giroux, President, Aurora Minor Ball Association Re: Guarantor for Line of Credit Correspondence received from Aurora Minor Ball Association ➢ Delegation (e) Jim Tree, Manager of Parks Re: Item 11- PR11-014 — Trails Master Plan & Executive Summary PowerPoint Presentation Material ➢ New Closed Session Item 3) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Re: Westhill Redevelopment Company Limited v. Town of Aurora Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Aurora Minor Ball Association, Dave Giroux President Re: Line of Credit, Guarantor Town of Aurora Aurora Minor Ball has an opportunity to purchase indoor/outdoor Turf, and we are asking that the Town of Aurora act as the guarantor for this line of credit. The AMBA has been In negotiation with a supplier for indoor turf for the last 6 months, to which we were looking at to place in an indoor facility that we have been using on Industrial parkway. The Turf is the turf that was removed from the Rogers centre, prior to the start of last year's ball season for the Blue Jays. The AMBA has been seeking local corporations to fund this purchase, and to date, we have not been able to secure that level of sponsorship. Although there is some interest, we are time restricted for this opportunity. The AMBA then has started discussions with our current bank, in regards to opening a line of credit. Being we are a non-profit organization, there are certain legalities to which the banking community must follow. One of which is to have a guarantee, or actually personal guarantees from ALL directors of the association. The fact that all our directors are volunteers, there is no way I can ask them to sign on as a guarantee for this line of credit, as the process to do this is very personal, and potentially could tie them up from future purchases that they may want to get involved in. Not to even mention how long this could take to finalize. In further discussions with our bank, I inquired if we ask for the Town of Aurora to be the guarantor, if that would be acceptable They have stated maybe? I cannot figure out why, but that is what has been stated. Our main problem is that all these discussions are on a tight deadline, which is Tuesday April 26th. We have already received one extension to try to workout the funding, to which a further extension may not be possible. There are at least 3 other companies who are interested in the turf, and who have placed offers. Should the Town agree to be the guarantor, we are not sure if we are able to get all the paperwork in place for the deadline So, I have been working on setting up a personal line of credit myself, which is likely able to be setup by Monday, to which we then can make the commitment to the turf. I would hope that the Town of Aurora would approve being the guarantor, then my line of credit, would not be required. The AMBA has been running a balanced budget for the last 5-6 years, since I have been involved. In the last year, we have had to make some major purchases. One major expense revolves around the items required at the new ball diamond in order for it to be fully used. The amount that we have used from our banking reserve is about $35,000, for Stewart Burnett field. If these funds were still available, there would be less pressure on the association to making this investment in turf. The turf cost has been established as $160,000. We are looking at a Line of Credit of around $100,000. On a second note, I would also ask that the town consider allowing our association to DELAY payment of the user fees for 2011, which I believe are due for July 1st, maybe June 15th. I am only asking for a delay, not to be waived. This would allow us to avoid paying interest for a longer period of time, maybe this could be installments? So, to conclude. The AMBA is asking the Town of Aurora for financial assistance on two matters. 1. Be the guarantor for a line of credit, to which the AMBA will use only for the turf purchase. Approx. $100,000. 2. To Delay payments of our user fees for 2011, this is about $30,000. The schedule to be determined by the Town, if permitted. TOWN OF AURORA:TRAILS MASTER PLANCouncil Presentation Tuesday April 19, 2011 Presentation Outline•Background•What is the Trails Master Plan?•Vision for Trails in Aurora•The Benefits of Trails•Consultation-Key Findings•The Recommended Trails Network•Route Selection Principles•The Network•Design Guidelines •Implementing the Plan•Summary of Recommendations•Next Steps Background •June 1985, vision for a Trails Network Concept presented to Council•Work in mid 1990’s led to Official Plan Amendment No. 2 in 1995•Trails Sub-Committee established in 2007•Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010, identified trails as a top priority •On-going refinement of a Trails Network Concept by the Trails Sub-Committee•Challenges in implementing trails•Ministry of Health Promotion grant to help fund the development of a Trails Master Plan•Specialists from MMM Group retained in January 2010 What is the Trails Master Plan? •Long Term (50 year) Master Plan •A Blueprint•The Plan provides recommendations for a connected trails network, the design of off-road trails, policies related to trail planning, potential education and promotion programs that support trail use and healthy living•It also includes a phased implementation strategy that is meant to guide trail development in Aurora in the future A Vision for Trails in Aurora“Develop a connected off-road, multi-purpose trail network that is accessible and pedestrian-oriented. Key goals for this plan are to improve connections between existing recreational trails and provide new trails in parks, green space and natural areas. This connected network of trails linking open spaces, schools and places of work will provide Aurora’s residents with active healthy lifestyle opportunities, the ability to travel easily throughout the Town with opportunities to experience nature without having to rely on a car.”•Consult with the public, Town Staff and key stakeholders •Improve connectionsbetween existing trails and improve connections to adjacent municipalities •Coordinate and linkthe Town’s system with on-road and boulevard multi-use trail routes set out in the Region’s Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan •Recommend actionsfor improved walking and cycling conditions •Develop an implementation strategy. •Identify policies, strategies and programsrelated to trails •Identify roles and responsibilities for the Town and its partners Study ObjectivesVision The Benefits of TrailsCommunity Health Asset ManagementCommunity BuildingTransportationTrails provide the opportunity for physical activity, and encourage active, healthy lifestyles Trails make make communities more liveableTrails bring communities together and build community spirit Trails benefit local economiesTrails provide an alternative to travel by automobile and reduce dependence on the automobileTrails help to protect natural and cultural resourcesThey provide the opportunity for residents to learn about their community ConsultationPublic Engagement: •Notices at key stages of the study•Regular meetings with a Project Steering Committee•An Online Questionnaire that ran for the duration of the project•Two Public Information Centres •A Study Webpage for the duration of the project Online Questionnaire Results020406080100120140Walking/joggingCyclingHikingCross country skiingIn-Line Skating /RollerbladingHow often do you use the trails to participate in the following activities ? Every dayA few times a weekA few times a monthA few times a yearNeverFitness and recreation, as well as enjoying the natural environment are the top two motivating factors for residents in the Town of Aurora to use the trails today Online Questionnaire Results79.5%17.2%1.6%0.0%1.6%Do you agree that the Town of Aurora should invest in trail improvements? Strongly AgreeAgreeUndecidedDisagreeStrongly Disagree•88% of respondents currently use sidewalks for walking and jogging•33% of respondents currently use sidewalks for cycling•97% percent of respondents would switch and use trails for these activities if trails were available Route Selection PrinciplesBarrier Free: Trails should have barrier-free crossings of railway lines, arterial roads, valleys and rivers.Off-road:Wherever possible routes will be off-road. On-road links will be utilized where necessary and some on-road links may be considered short term or interim, until such time as an appropriate off-road link can be developed.Connected:Trails should be connected to form a continuous, linked network within the Town and should be seamlessly connected with neighbouring municipalities. Visible:Trails should be a visible component of the Town’s recreation and transportation system. Safe:Reducing risks to users and providing comfortable facilities will be key considerations when selecting routes for the network.Accessible:Trails should be accessible from all neighbourhoods within the Town. Route Selection PrinciplesCost Effective:The cost to implement and maintain the proposed trail network facilities and supporting programs should be phased over time and designed to be affordable and appropriate in scale for the Town.Diverse: The trail system should appeal to a range of user abilities and interests.Sustainable: Ecological sensitivity will be a key consideration in the alignment, design and selection of materials for Aurora’s trails.Natural and Cultural Heritage: Trail routes should provide opportunities for users to experience and learn about Aurora’s natural and cultural heritage assets.Context-Sensitive:Trails should be appropriately located when associated with natural heritage features.Linked to Other Modes:The trails network should be linked to other modes of transportation.Supportive Facilities:Directional and education signage, bicycle parking, trail furniture and waste receptacles should be provided in strategic areas. 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(Exietirg ab Proyas.0) �,�� RalMay Design GuidelinesTrail Hierarchy Access Control Trail Signing ImplementationThe Implementation Plan consists of three phases:•Short Term (0-15 years)•Medium Term (16-25 years)•Long Term (26-50 years)The Implementation / Phasing is a key aspect of the Plan, developed as a means to identify priorities and provide an order of magnitude opinion of cost:•Intended to be flexible, subject to available budget resources, constraints and new opportunitiesas they arise•Identifies projects so that they can be included as part of capital infrastructure worksas they are scheduled•Positions the Town to take advantage of outside funding opportunities What is the Long Term Investment?Network Breakdown by PhaseExisting 57.1kmShort Term (Years 0-15)71.8km $9.6MMedium Term (Years 16-25) 5.2km $0.6MLong Term (Years 26-50)27.6km $3.0MTotal 161.7km $13.3M•Estimates are conservative and based on unit prices•A significant portion of the trails allocated for implementation in the short term are located in growth areas, therefore is expected to be funded through the development process (e.g. Developer-built or funded through Development Charges)•Costs may also be offset with partnerships and grants for trails and sustainable transportation that may be available from other sources•Does not include potential costs for proposed grade-separated and at-grade trail crossings as costs for each location can vary significantly depending on the type and location of crossing•Cost range for new at-grade crossing ($25,000-$100,000 per location) •Cost range for new grade-separated crossing ($500,000 to $2M per location) Potential Trail CrossingsGrade-Separated and At-Grade Crossings•Developing good road crossings is a significant challenge in the creation of a connected off-road network .•At-grade mid block trail crossings of collector and arterial roadways should be controlled by a pedestrian signal or pedestrian cross over if a grade separation is not practical, or the trail crossing should be relocated to the nearest controlled intersection.(Recommendation 5-15)•The table summarizes the number proposed, based on input from the public and study team. •Each crossing will require a detailed feasibility assessment and report to Council as part of implementation. Recommendation HighlightsThe Aurora Trails Master Plan includes 48 recommendationsto help guide its implementation and ongoing management of trails in the Town. A few key recommendations include: •Recommendation 4-1: That the Town adopt the Aurora Trails Network Plan in principle.•Recommendation 4-3: By adopting the Aurora Trails Master Plan, Council formally acknowledges the dual function of the trails network; as community infrastructure for non-motorized and self-propelled traffic, for utilitarian as well as recreational purposes. •Recommendation 5-1: The trail design guidelines presented in Chapter 5 of the Aurora Trails Master Plan be adopted as the basis for trail design in the Town.•Recommendation 6-8: That the Town explore opportunities to develop partnerships with York Region, local partners and other public agencies to promote the health and recreational benefits of trail use. Next Steps•Following Council’s adoption of the Draft Final Report, issue a media release and notice announcing the completion of the Trails Master Plan and note that the report is available for public review for a 45 day period, following which if there are no major concerns it will be formally adopted by the Town. •Post the report on the Town’s website so that it can be viewed and downloaded by the public, and copies made available at the Town’s offices. •Provide copies of the Trails Master Plan to all Town Departments, York Region, adjacent municipalities, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.•Develop and distribute a Trail Promotional Brochure (map) to the public.•Develop a detailed signage and branding strategy for the Town’s trails network. LEGEND LEGEND DESCRIPTION SYMBOL TITLE Y II Existing Pro osed Primary Crossing Typically found on the major spine of the trail system and intended to be mid -block grade separated crossings by way of a trail under a road bridge or through a large concrete box structure (i.e. tunnel) under a road. However, this may also include a pedestrian/trail bridge over the road. Where design constraints and/or the cost to grade separate a trail at a road crossing is deemed not feasible, an at -grade crossing may be considered and the trail route realigned to an appropriate crossing location e.g. nearest road intersection). Secondary These include mid -block (not at an intersection) tail crossings Crossing of roads on local neighbourhood trail routes (i.e. not normally the primary tail spine). These may take various forms depending on the location, type of road/number of lanes and daily traffic volumes. These would therefore require a warrant assessment completed at the time of implementation. Crossing types could include the following: ➢ a grade separated crossing, ➢ a pedestrian signal, ➢ a formal crossover and signal, or ➢ an uncontrolled crossing (no pedestrian crossing markings on the pavement) with advanced advisory signs to inform motorists of a trail crossing ahead. At uncontrolled crossings, trail users must wait for a suitable gap in traffic before crossing. ® NO Underpasses Underpasses are typically steel or concrete round or box structures used below roadways to accommodate watercourses, utilities, wildlife and trail crossings. In order to accommodate a trail crossing through an underpass, the vertical elevation of the road base would need to be high enough to allow for an underpass which is able to accommodate a trail and necessary head room for users. Major Railway A major railway grade separation is typically located on the Grade Separation major spine of the trail system and is comprised of a large concrete box structure to allow the trail to pass under the rail corridor. However, depending on the location, the crossing could also take the form of a pedestrian bridge. Where design constraints and/or the cost to grade separate a trail is deemed not feasible, an at -grade crossing may be considered and the trail route realigned to an appropriate crossing location (e.g. nearest road intersection). Existing Proposed K t Crossing At -grade trail crossings of roadways may take various forms depending on the location, type of road/number of lanes and daily traffic volumes, and would therefore require a warrant assessment completed at the time of implementation. Crossing types could include the following: ➢ routing the trail to cross at an existing controlled intersection (i.e. traffic signal or stop sign) or at mid -block locations: ➢ through a pedestrian signal, ➢ a formal pedestrian crossover and signal, or ➢ an uncontrolled crossing (no pedestrian crossing markings on the pavement) with advanced advisory signs to inform motorists of a trail crossing ahead. At uncontrolled crossings, trail users must wait for a suitable gap in traffic before crossing. j f�J Secondary Secondary railway crossings are typically a formal at -grade Railway Crossing crossing of a rail corridor along a trail route. However, these may also take the form of a grade separated crossing if a design feasibility assessment concludes one is feasible and appropriate for the location. Lookout A lookout is an area along a trail that may include a bench and garbage receptacle and provides the trail user with the opportunity to view or overlook a valley, natural feature or area of interest. Lookouts could also provide interpretive signage and other amenities as may be appropriate to the specific location. Trail Connection A trail connection to an adjacent municipality represents a to Adjacent location where the Town's existing or proposed trail system Municipality connects with an existing or possible future trail link in an adjacent municipality. = General Area There are several locations in the Town where a future trail link where there is is desired in the vicinity of the symbol on the map. However, desire to have trail the exact location, alignment or form of the link can not be link developed in confirmed until redevelopment of these lands occurs at a future the long term time. Local Road A local road is road under the jurisdiction of the Town of Aurora. Regional Road A Regional Road is typically a collector or arterial road under the jurisdiction of the Region of York. Highway A highway is multi -lane high speed roadway typically under the jurisdiction of the Province of Ontario. Public Transport A public transport hub is a facility that supports various Hub travel/mobility modes (e.g. motorists, cyclists, pedestrians), interconnect or transfer point to public transit (e.g. bus, train). The Aurora GO Station is a public transportation hub that includes a major public parking facility. jSchool This symbol identifies the location of an existing school in the Town of Aurora. ©i Car Parks This symbol identifies the location of existing and proposed (Existing and public parking in the Town for the purpose of accessing the trail Proposed) system. In some locations these parking areas may also service other community facilties such as sport fields or community centres. —}—}_ Railway This symbol identifies the location and alignment of an existing railway corridor in the Town of Aurora. =` y' 2C Secondary Plan This symbol identifies a location in Aurora where planning for a Area major new community is underway. The Area 2c lands are located east and west of Leslie Street between Wellington Street in the south and the municipal boundary to the north.