Minutes (Appointed) - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20260325
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair)
Steve Fleck
Lil Kim*
John David McLaughlin
Members Absent: Owen Heritage (Vice Chair)
Gino Martino
Heidi Schellhorn
Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Michael Ha, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Councillor John Gallo
Councillor Ron Weese*
Anne Kantharajah, Town Clerk
Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 Steve Fleck
Seconded by John David McLaughlin
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 January 28, 2026
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Lil Kim
1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of January 28, 2026, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
6.1 Rocco Morsillo, Resident; Re: Traffic Safety Repairs and Improvements at
Spruce St. and Catherine Ave., and One-way at Fleury and Maple Streets
Rocco Morsillo presented areas of concern within the north-east Heritage
District on behalf of the Olde Aurora Ratepayers Association. The first
issue regarded existing knock-down bollards at the intersection of Spruce
Street and Catherine Avenue being regularly struck, and boulevards and
properties driven over as drivers attempt to avoid traffic calming methods.
The second area of concern regarded drivers ignoring one-way signage at
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Maple Street and travelling the wrong way along Fleury Street. The
delegate suggested the Committee consider replacing knock-down
bollards with permanent bollard options or boulders along the boulevards
of the intersection of Spruce Street and Catherine Avenue.
The Committee suggested a raised concrete sidewalk be poured at Fleury
and Maple Streets to create the illusion of a not-throughway when
resurfacing is next scheduled in the area of the second issue. The
Committee also suggested the delegate discuss with fellow ratepayers
the implementation of a Neighbourhood Watch program and the
installation of visible security cameras (responsibility of individual
homeowners) as possible deterrents.
Staff noted the damaged knock-down post at Spruce and Catherine
Avenue was reinstated and the existing wooden posts within the curb
depression area are designed to accommodate emergency vehicles.
Replacing them with permanent bollards is not recommended. However,
staff from Operational Services will install additional armour stones to
prevent vehicles from driving over the raised barrier.
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by John David McLaughlin
That the comments of the delegation be received for information.
Carried
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Transportation and Traffic Analyst; Re: Radar Speed
Board Program
Staff provided a brief overview of plans to purchase 12 new portable radar
speed boards for rotation throughout each ward on a quarterly basis, with
prioritization placed in high pedestrian areas including schools,
community centres, seniors’ buildings, and near parks and trails. Staff
clarified that existing radar speed boards are at their end of life and
battery replacement is not cost-effective.
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The Committee supported the radar speed board program and suggested
that staff consider the purchase of an upgraded radar speed board model
that gathers data and provides download access via cloud subscription,
so long as it is within budget.
Moved by Lil Kim
Seconded by Steve Fleck
1. That the memorandum regarding Radar Speed Board Program be
received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding the Radar Speed Board Program be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
The Committee raised concern over the proposed high-density residential blocks
for the Shining Hills development. However, it is noted that the subject blocks are
within the Town of Newmarket boundaries.
9. New Business
Councillor Gallo reported on traffic calming recommendations passed by Council
regarding Limeridge Street and Gateway Drive, and reported some difficulty
experienced in completing a petition supporting the installation of a speed
cushion along the north end of Gateway Drive, due to resident language barriers.
The Committee suggested providing translation services within the community
to alleviate communication issues.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by John David McLaughlin
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Carried