Minutes - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20240327
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair)
Owen Heritage (Vice Chair)
Steve Fleck
Lil Kim
Gino Martino
Klaus Wehrenberg
Members Absent: Giovanni Turla
Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Michael Ha, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
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Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg
Seconded by Steve Fleck
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Delegations
5.1 Chris Harris, Resident; Re: Item 7.2 - Request for Traffic Calming Measures
and All-way Stop Control on Tamarac Trail
Chris Harris expressed support for traffic calming measures and all-way
stop control on Tamarac Trail.
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Lil Kim
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 7.2.
Carried
6. Receipt of the Minutes
6.1 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of January 24, 2024
Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Owen Heritage
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1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of January 24, 2024, be received for information.
Carried
7. Matters for Consideration
The Committee consented to begin with item 7.2 followed by item 7.1.
7.1 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Active
Transportation Master Plan Final Report
The Committee provided feedback to Staff and discussed various topics
including: focusing on pedestrian traffic and safety measures to
implement more walkways including from John West Way to the Aurora
GO Station, how the Master Plan highlights accessibility elements for
pedestrians and cyclists, and the active transportation survey results.
The Committee further discussed providing a map of the active
transportation corridors to families and encouraging students to use
alternative transportation methods.
The Committee inquired about the next steps on implementing the Master
Plan including which areas are being prioritized, any additional costs,
possible funding options from York Region, and how trails, multi-use
paths, and pedestrian underpasses will be recognized in the DC Study.
Staff reported that they are actively discussing with York Region to apply
for funding for sidewalks on Yonge Street from Wellington Street to
Bloomington Road and discussed that they were unable to provide every
recommendation from the Active Transportation Master Plan to the DC
Study.
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Steve Fleck
1. That the memorandum regarding Active Transportation Master Plan
Final Report be received; and
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2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Active Transportation Master Plan Final Report
be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action
as appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Request for
Traffic Calming Measures and All-way Stop Control on Tamarac Trail
Staff provided an overview of the request for traffic calming measures and
all-way stop control on Tamarac Trail that was requested by an area
resident. They discussed conducting assessments on the street between
McClellan Way and Henderson Drive and implementing traffic calming
signages.
The Committee discussed installing a temporary solution and the cost of
installing flexible signs. Staff noted that installing flexible signs is feasible.
The Committee requested clarification from Staff about how the
Committee's comments will be referred to Council. Staff clarified that the
Committee's comments are documented in future reports that are
presented to Council.
Staff will take the comments from the Committee and include it in the
staff report that will be presented to Council. They intend to present the
report at the May 7, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the memorandum regarding Request for Traffic Calming
Measures and All-way Stop Control on Tamarac Trail be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Request for Traffic Calming Measures and All-
way Stop Control on Tamarac Trail be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
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8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
None.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Carried