Minutes - Community Advisory Committee - 20211118 1
Town of Aurora
Community Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
7 p.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Balpreet Grewal (Chair)
Laura Thanasse (Vice Chair)
Shivangi Bagga
Earl Cochrane (departed 7:45 p.m.)
Chris Gordon
Denis Heng
Janet Mitchell
Sera Weiss
Members Absent: Jennifer Sault
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Other Attendees: Lisa Hausz, Manager, Economic Development and Policy
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Procedural Notes
This meeting was held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Laura Thanasse
Seconded by Janet Mitchell
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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3. 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.
4. Receipt of the Minutes
4.1 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2021
Moved by Sera Weiss
Seconded by Earl Cochrane
That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 15,
2021, be received for information.
Carried
5. Delegations
None.
6. Matters for Consideration
6.1 Memorandum from Manager, Economic Development and Policy; Re:
Aurora Promenade Streetscape Needs Assessment
Staff provided a brief overview of the memorandum and introduced the
project consultants: Wai Ying Di Giorgio, Principal, Urban Design; and
Andrew Hooke, Project Manager; of The Planning Partnership. The
consultants sought input from the Committee on elements of the study
area streetscape including the road, sidewalk, landscape, lighting, and
maintenance.
The Committee expressed general support of the plan and proposed
improvements, and provided feedback and suggestions regarding: the
need for assessment and/or statistical data as a basis for decisions;
examples of other municipalities with pedestrian-friendly areas; concern
about reducing street parking; concern about how to divert traffic without
affecting businesses and local residential areas; the need for viable
options; fit with regional transit plans; traffic flow options; increased
accessibility for pedestrian traffic; making the area a destination through
investment; installation of trees and environmental effects; planters and
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drought-resistant plants; landscaping to help reduce sound and slow down
traffic; better lighting; garbage cans; patios; and bike lanes.
Staff noted that the consultation will continue and further comments can
be shared online at engageaurora.ca/downtownstreetscape.
Moved by Laura Thanasse
Seconded by Janet Mitchell
1. That the memorandum regarding Aurora Promenade Streetscape
Needs Assessment be received; and
2. That the Community Advisory Committee comments regarding the
Streetscape Needs Assessment be received and referred to staff for
consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
7. Informational Items
None.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Laura Thanasse
Seconded by Sera Weiss
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Carried