AGENDA - Special Council - 20161205
Special Council
Cultural Precinct
Workshop Agenda
Monday, December 5, 2016
6 p.m.
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
December 2, 2016
Town of Aurora
Special Council Meeting
Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
Monday, December 5, 2016
6 p.m., Council Chambers
1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
2. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
3. Welcome/Introduction/Brief History (D. Nadorozny, 5 minutes)
4. Detailed Council Presentation (F. Filipetto, 20-25 minutes)
• History of the Aurora Promenade/Cultural Precinct
• Public Consultation for Promenade Concept Plan/Secondary Plan
• Public Consultation for Cultural Precinct Concept Plan
• Public Consultation for Repurposing Study
• Public Consultation held during Summer/Fall 2016
• Results Tables (What W e Heard)
• Pros/Cons Repurposing vs. Redevelopment
• General Costs Repurposing vs. Demolition
• Building Themes from What We Heard
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5. Delegations
(a) David Heard, Resident
Re: Cultural Precinct Plan Meeting
(b) Christopher Watts, Resident
Re: Adaptive Re-use Proposal: Aurora Armoury
6. Council Questions/Comments – Theme Discussions:
1. Town Park
2. Former Armoury
3. Library Square
7. Council Direction Regarding Final Report
8. By-laws
Recommended:
That the following confirming by-law be given first, second, and third readings and
enacted:
5930-16 Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council Resulting from a Special
Council Meeting on December 5, 2016.
9. Adjournment
12/2/2016December 5, 20161Council WorkshopLibrary Square & Town ParkFausto FilipettoSenior Policy PlannerTown of AuroraSpecial Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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12/2/20162Background (Aurora Promenade)In 2009 the Town initiated a secondary planning process for the Downtown/Yonge Wellington Street CorridorThis resulted in the creation of a Concept Plan - Urban Design Strategy for the area now known as “The Aurora Promenade”Implementing policies were included in the Town’s new Official PlanSpecial Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Background (Promenade Consultation)Consultation for the Concept Plan/Secondary Plan was exhaustive and Included:4Public Consultations; including 3DayDesign Charrette8Aurora Promenade Steering Committee Meetings2Meetings with EDAC2Meetings with the OP Review/2C Secondary Plan Steering Com1Statutory Public Meeting12/2/20163Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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12/2/20164Background (Cultural Precinct)Key Strategy is to reinforce and enhance a Cultural Precinct within the three block area of Library Square to the Town ParkSpecial Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Background (Cultural Precinct/Repurposing Study)Two studies were undertaken in 2015/2016:Concept Plan for the Cultural PrecinctRepurposing Study12/2/20165Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Background (Public Consultation)The following consultation process was undertaken for the Cultural Precinct Concept:Visioning Workshop was held with key staff, Aurora Cultural Centre staff and Aurora Public Library staff on October 6, 2015Councillor’s Open House held on October 6, 2015Culture Walk (Public Engagement) was held on October 25, 2015Online Survey was launched on October 27, 2015Development Community review of Cultural Precinct Plan held on November 17, 201512/2/20166Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Background (Public Consultation)Development of Guiding PrinciplesPresentation/Workshop for draft Vision and “What We Heard” document with Town staff held on November 10, 2015Presentation/Workshop for Members of Council held on November 10, 2015Stakeholder/Area Residents Roundtable held on November 24, 2015CultureQuest! Aurora held on November 25, 2015Presentation of Concept Plan to Council held on December 8, 201512/2/20167Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Background (Public Consultation)The results of the Repurposing studywere based on the following consultation: A Workshop with Town of Aurora Representatives on November 6, 2015Individual Interviews with Community Stakeholders on November 19th& 20th, 2015 and December 15, 201512/2/20168Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Background (Public Consultation)Council directed Staff to consult on the results of the two studies in the Spring of 2016A public consultation strategy was endorsed by Council in June 2016 which included:Public Outreach (Survey/Questionnaire)On-line SurveySocial Media StrategyPublic Meetings12/2/20169Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Where Were We?Staff conducted in-person surveys in August during:Concerts in the ParkFarmer’s Markets Doors OpenAt the Aurora Public LibraryRate Payers Meeting: September 19, 2016Public Meeting: September 21, 2016Aurora Chamber of Commerce: November 17, 201612/2/201610Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Where Were We? (Boards & Committees)Accessibility Advisory Committee: October 5, 2016Economic Development Advisory Committee: October 13, 2016Heritage Advisory Committee: October 17, 2016Aurora Public Library Board: October 19, 2016Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: November 17, 2016Trails & Active Transportation Committee: Nov. 18, 2016Environmental Advisory Committee: November 24, 201612/2/201611Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Library Square Concept12/2/201612Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Town Park Concept12/2/201613Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What We Heard (Town Park)SURVEYON-LINE SURVEYSOCIAL MEDIA RATE PAYERSPUBLIC MEETINGTOWN PARK(90 Respondents)(83 Respondents)Status Quo36% 49% 71% (Twitter Poll 24 Votes)--Concept34% 51% 29% (Twitter Poll 24 Votes)--Other (See Below)30% - - - -Other Responses/Commentslike concept but keep ball diamondlike splash pad/rinkball diamond is underutilizedno need to change band shellmore seating/benchesconcept is too moderngreater recreational diversity; tennis, yoga, etc.(39 Respondents)year-round marketmore/improved parkingfitness activities for adultsoutdoor pooldog parksoccer fieldsomething visually strikingpermits have created a parking problem around Town ParkTown Park looks old/run down in favour of changesthe baseball diamond is currently well usedwhy enlarge a splashpadwhich is underutilizedturn Mosley St. into a promenade/grand walkdon’t change Town Park; spend money on making improvements to Town Park and on repurposing the Armouryoverwhelming sentiment was to keep Town Park as is; baseball diamond is well used and a gathering place for the communitytraffic concerns over new concept12/2/201614Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What We Heard (Town Park)Status Quovs.RedevelopmentCost SavingsCost of RedevelopmentFunds can go to Armoury/LSLess Funding for Armoury/LSLarge amount of Citizen SupportLess Citizen SupportKeep Ball Diamond Loss of Ball DiamondMaintain Current Facilities (Underutilized?) New & Improved Facilities12/2/201615Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What To Do with the Armoury?12/2/201616Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What To Do with the Armoury?SURVEYON-LINE SURVEYFORMER ARMOURY REPURPOSING(81 Respondents)(79 Respondents)Art Gallery/Studio13 Respondents 13 RespondentsFarmer’s Market/Artisan Fair41 Respondents 53 RespondentsCommunity Clubhouse15 Respondents 18 RespondentsRestaurant, Café, Brewery, Winery19 Respondents 38 RespondentsAll of Above5 Respondents -Other Popular Responsessnack bar concert venue community space vendor space adaptable space-12/2/201617Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What We Heard (Library Square)SURVEYON-LINE SURVEYSOCIAL MEDIA RATE PAYERS PUBLIC MEETINGLIBRARY SQUARE(78 Respondents)(103 Respondents)Status Quo14% 45% 56% (Twitter Poll 18 Votes)--Concept41% 55% 44% (Twitter Poll 18 Votes)--Other (See Below)45% - - - -Other Responses/Commentslike concept but height & density concernsparking concerns/need more parkingneed more downtown restaurantsuse former senior’s centre/library for parkingneed more community/recreation space(43 Respondents)more parking, shops, restaurantspublic squarewater featurecommunity spaceopen spaceinclude ample parkingrepurpose former library/seniors centretear down old library/seniors centretraffic concerns over increased densityconcerns over funding/ financing of redevelopmentneed more classroom space in the areaturn Mosley St. into a promenade/grand walkthe redevelopment should contain a significant water feature & courtyardLibrary Square needs to be a gathering space & destinationneeds to be connectors between Town Park and Library Squarefunding concernsthe area needs a museum/archive12/2/201618Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What We Heard (Library Square)Town Boards and CommitteesGenerally, Town Boards and Committees are in favour of redeveloping Library Square, but would like to see their mandate included in any redevelopment; i.e.:AAC would like to see accessible parking and accessible facilitiesLibrary Board would like redevelopment to consider more library spaceHAC would like the redevelopment to reflect the heritage character of the areaEtc.12/2/201619Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What We Heard (Library Square)Repurposevs.DemolitionLess Citizen SupportCitizen SupportPreserve existing Community Space Short-Term Loss of CSImmediate Short-Term ParkingIncrease in Long-Term ParkingIncreased Res./Comm. DensitySupports Downtown RevitalizationSupports Town’s OP PoliciesCosts More12/2/201620Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What To Do with the Former Library?12/2/201621Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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What To Do with the Former Library?12/2/201622SURVEYON-LINE SURVEYFORMER LIBRARYREPURPOSING(18 Respondents)(41 Respondents)Art Studio7 Respondents 21 RespondentsMeeting Hall1 Respondents 18 RespondentsOffices2 Respondents 10 RespondentsCommunity Clubhouse5 Respondents 16 RespondentsCommunity Classroom8 Respondents 20 RespondentsPerforming Art Studio7 Respondents 13 RespondentsDance Studio3 Respondents 6 RespondentsAll of Above1 Respondent -Other Responsescommunity use, retail, parking, museum -
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What To Do with the Former Seniors Centre?SURVEYON-LINE SURVEYFORMER SENIORS CENTREREPURPOSING(17 Respondents)(41 Respondents)Sport Hall of Fame3 Respondents 12 RespondentsMeeting Hall2 Respondents 10 RespondentsOffices1 Respondent 8 RespondentsCommunity Clubhouse5 Respondents 16 RespondentsCommunity Classroom2 Respondents 10 respondentsArt Studio6 Respondents 15 RespondentsPerforming Art Studio7 Respondents 10 RespondentsAll of Above1 Respondent -Othercommunity use,retail, parking -12/2/201624Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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CostsCost of Repurposing according to the AECOM Study, January 2016, excluding 13% HST:Former Armoury: $2,180,520Former Library: $3,484,000Former Seniors Centre: $569,000Combined Cost of Repurposingthe Former Library/Seniors Centre is $4,053,000 + HSTCombinedCost of Demolishingthe Former Library/Seniors Centre is $125,890 + HST12/2/201625Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Building Themes fromWhat We HeardAt this point we would like to have themed discussions around what we heard regarding the:1.Preservation of Town Park in it’s Current State2.Repurposing the Armoury3.Redevelopment of Library Square12/2/201626Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Building Themes fromWhat We Heard1. Preserve Town Park- Do not redesign - spend money on maintenance and enhancements to existing featuresPossibleNext Steps:Consider specific enhancements to Town Park for consideration by CouncilCommunicate to community that main features (ball diamond, band shell, etc.) will remain in Town Park12/2/201627Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Building Themes fromWhat We Heard2. Repurpose the Armouryfor either a Farmer’s Market/Artisan Fairor Food/BeverageEstablishment or something that is adaptable and more integrated into Town ParkNext Steps:Undertake required estimates for renovations to bring the building up to Code and insure long term integrity of the structureInitiate a design exercise for the repurposing of the building12/2/201628Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Building Themes fromWhat We Heard3. Redevelop Library Square;Uses could include:Residential/Commercial Mixed Use BuildingsShops and RestaurantsCommunity SpacePublic SquareWater FeatureParking Solution12/2/201629Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Building Themes fromWhat We HeardNext Steps:Relocate tenants of the former Library/Seniors CentreDemolish former Library/Seniors CentreUndertake design exercise for redevelopment of Library Square12/2/201630Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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Next StepsJanuary 24, 2017:Final Report to General Committee of Council 12/2/201631Special Council Meeting - Cultural Precinct Workshop Agenda
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DELEGATION REQUEST
Legislative Services
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Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
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This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for
consideration by either Council or Committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk's office by
the following deadline:
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)', I acknowledge that the Procedural'By-law permits five (5) minutes for Delegations.
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DELEGATION REQUEST
Legislative Services
905-727-3123
CSecretariat@aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for
consideration by either Council or Committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk's office by
the following deadline:
4:30 P.M. ON THE BUSINESS DAV PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE
COUNCIUCOMMITTEE/ADVISORV COMMITTEE DATE: December 5, 2016
SUBJECT: Adaptive Re-Use Proposal: Aurora Armoury
NAME OF SPOKESPERSON: Christopher Watts
NAME OF GROUP OR PERSON{S) BEING REPRESENTED (if applicable):
The Aurora Heritage authority!
BRIEF SUMMARY OF ISSUE OR PURPOSE OF DELEGATION:
Present alternative proposal for use of the Aurora Armoury and answer questions in a
workshop setting.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Have you been in contact with a Town staff or Council member
regarding your matter of interest?
IF YES, WITH WHOM? Clrs. Humfryes, Mrakas & Abel
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DATE: 2015 -2016
� I acknowledge that the Procedural By-law permits five (5) minutes for Delegations.
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The Corporation of The Town of Aurora
By-law Number 5930-16
Being a By-law to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting from a Special Council Meeting
on December 5, 2016.
The Council of the Corporation of The Town of Aurora hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That the actions by Council at its Special Council meeting held on
December 5, 2016, in respect of each motion, resolution and other action
passed and taken by the Council at the said meeting is, except where prior
approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted ratified
and confirmed.
2. That the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to
obtain approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be
necessary in that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
affix the corporate seal to all such documents.
Read a first and second time this 5th day of December, 2016.
Read a third time and finally passed this 5th day of December, 2016.
Geoffrey Dawe, Mayor
Lisa Lyons, Town Clerk
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