Minutes (Appointed) - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20240925
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Steve Fleck
Owen Heritage (Vice Chair)
Lil Kim
Gino Martino
Members Absent: Giovanni Turla
Klaus Wehrenberg
Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Ishita Soneji, Deputy Town Clerk
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 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
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Gino Martino
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. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of May 22, 2024
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2024, be received for information.
]Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Automated
Speed Enforcement Pilot Program and Community Safety Zones
Staff provided the Committee with a brief overview of the memorandum
regarding the Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Program (ASE),
indicating that two phases will be used to establish an implementation
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plan and report back to Council with information collected from the pilot
program.
The Committee provided suggestions on prioritizing the placement of
speed cameras around elementary school zones and how staff should
examine how revenue collected to fund active transportation in the Town.
The Committee also inquired about the role of bylaw officers to enforce
the pilot program and how fines will be dictated.
Staff provided clarification about the vendors that will be operating the
pilot program as the program will be led by the Town. Staff further
discussed the purpose of the pilot program and its role to enhance speed
reduction and safety for students.
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Lil Kim
1. That the memorandum regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot
Program and Community Safety Zones be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Program
and Community Safety Zones be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Yield Sign
Feasibility Assessment
Staff briefly summarized the Yield Sign Feasibility Assessment
memorandum and the recommendation that advises against replacing
existing stop signs with yield signs.
The Committee provided a suggestion on the possibility of assessing the
implementation of more roundabouts where feasible and inquired about
how locations are going to be evaluated to determine the need for
roundabouts based on physical space and safety measures. There was a
further suggestion to install potential roundabouts in existing areas for
traffic calming purposes.
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Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Lil Kim
1. That the memorandum regarding Yield Sign Feasibility assessment be
received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Yield Sign Feasibility assessment be received
and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
8.1 Memorandum from Deputy Town Clerk; Re: 2025-2026 Citizen Member
Recruitment for Advisory Committees
Staff presented an overview of the memorandum, indicating that current
citizen members must reapply for the second half of the Council term to
be considered for a committee of interest. They also indicated that the
application process is open as of September 19, 2024 until November 1,
2024.
The Committee inquired about the application process and reapplying for
the same committee. Staff provided clarification noting that existing
members would have to submit a new application on the current
vacancies.
The Committee further discussed the process to inform existing members
and staff noted that existing members have been notified via email
regarding the recruitment process.
Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Steve Fleck
1. That the memorandum regarding 2025-2026 Citizen Member
Recruitment for Advisory Committees be received for information.
Carried
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9. New Business
The Committee inquired on how to track the progress of the Active
Transportation Master Plan initiatives and upcoming capital budget proposals
including capital projects and staff provided a response.
The Committee inquired about the overflow parking lot located near Aurora GO
Station, expressing concerns regarding the current pedestrian route and the
distance from the station.
The Committee expressed concerns regarding traffic safety for vehicles and
pedestrians at the exit from Aurora GO Station to Industrial Parkway.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Lil Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Carried