Minutes - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20230426 1
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair)
Steve Fleck
Owen Heritage (Vice Chair)
Gino Martino
Giovanni Turla
Klaus Wehrenberg
Lil Kim*
Other Attendees: Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Nancy Fleming, Manager, Engineering Services
Michael Bat, Traffic/Transportation Analyst, Engineering
Services
Palak Mehta, Council/Committee Coordinator
Attended electronically*
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm
1.1 Appointment of the Committee Vice Chair
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That Owen Heritage be elected as Vice Chair of the Active
Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee for a two-
year term (2023-2024).
Carried
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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
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg
Seconded by Giovanni Turla
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. Receipt of the Minutes
None.
6. Delegations
6.1 Renee McCammon, Resident; Re: Item 7.3 - Request for a Parking By-law
Amendment on Benville Crescent, and Parking Restrictions at Evans Park
Renee McCammon provided comments regarding the need for accessible
parking at the southern trailhead on the Nokiidaa Trail at Evans Park on
Benville Crescent, expressed that they did not support the proposed by-
law amendment, and suggested that the temporary/permanent no parking
signs be removed.
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Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Owen Heritage
That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to item 7.3.
Carried
7. Matters for Consideration
The Committee consented to consider items in the following order: 7.1, 7.3, and
7.2.
7.1 Memorandum from Traffic/Transportation Analyst; Re: Active
Transportation Master Plan Status Update
Dave McLaughlin, Senior Project Manager, MMM Group Ltd. provided
project background information and a progress update on the Active
Transportation Master Plan (”Master Plan”). The overview included draft
vision statement options and objectives, policy review highlights, best
practices review, consultation and engagement, online survey highlights,
online mapping tool highlights, network development process, existing
pedestrian facility inventory, existing cycling facility inventory, route
selection criteria, proposed candidate cycling network and pedestrian
network, as well as next steps.
The Committee inquired about having a workshop to discuss the Master
Plan and opportunities to provide input. As well as opportunities to
increase active transportation in the community, pedestrian, and cycling
infrastructure, traffic safety, including youth involvement in discussions
about connectivity, active transportation best practices, lighting
requirements on roads, and liability issues regarding roadways and
connections. The presenter provided a response.
The Committee discussed the rail corridor and the need to challenge
Metrolinx and identify those level crossings.
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Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Steve Fleck
1. That the memorandum regarding Active Transportation Master Plan
Status Update be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Active Transportation Master Plan Status Update
be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action
as appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Traffic/Transportation Analyst; Re: Request for Traffic
Calming Measure - Various Locations
The Committee provided comments regarding delaying further
implementation on traffic calming while the Master Plan was being
developed, and supported the policy be reviewed considering updated
traffic calming guidelines, and best practices from neighbouring
municipalities. The Committee inquired whether the Master Plan would
deal with traffic calming and how hotspots are identified. Staff provided a
response. The Committee inquired about temporary traffic calming
measures, such as flexible posts in the interim. Staff provided a response.
Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Giovanni Turla
1. That the memorandum regarding Request for Traffic Calming
Measures - Various Locations be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Request for Traffic Calming Measures - Various
Locations be received and referred to staff for consideration and
further action as appropriate.
Carried
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7.3 Memorandum from Traffic/Transportation Analyst; Re: Request for a
Parking By-law Amendment on Benville Crescent
The Committee inquired where parking issues had been identified and
restrictions related to trail usage, future development in the Benville
Crescent area, plans to create more parking areas, the volume of trail
usage, as well as additional locations to be considered. Staff provided a
response.
The Committee discussed possible parking options and supported parking
be allowed on both sides on the trail on Benville Crescent until staff report
back with a comprehensive review of the policy as it relates to parking and
issues of safety. The Committee also expressed support for the provision
of parking studies for trails.
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the memorandum regarding Request for a Parking By-law
Amendment on Benville Crescent be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Request for a Parking By-law Amendment on
Benville Crescent be received and referred to staff for consideration
and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
The Committee inquired about yield signs on local roads. The Chair advised that
they would explore how to address this inquiry and report back.
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9. Adjournment
Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Owen Heritage
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Carried