MINUTES - Council - 20201027 1
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Council Members: Mayor Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Gaertner
Councillor Gallo
Councillor Gilliland
Councillor Humfryes
Councillor Kim
Councillor Thompson
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Allan Downey, Director of Operations
Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services
Eliza Bennett, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk
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 Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
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2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
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. Community Presentations
None.
5. Delegations
None.
6. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Consent Agenda items, 6.1 to 6.6 inclusive, be approved.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
6.1 Council Meeting Minutes of September 29, 2020
1. That the Council meeting minutes of September 29, 2020, be adopted
as circulated.
Carried
6.2 Council Closed Session Minutes of October 6, 2020 (confidential
attachment)
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1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of October 6, 2020, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.3 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2020
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of October 6,
2020, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.4 Special Meeting of Council Minutes of October 6, 2020
1. That the Special Meeting of Council minutes of October 6, 2020, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.5 Council Public Planning Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2020
1. That the Council Public Planning meeting minutes of October 13,
2020, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.6 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of July 24, 2020
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of July 24, 2020, be received for
information.
Carried
7. Standing Committee Reports
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the General Committee meeting reports of October 6 and October 20,
2020, be received and the recommendations carried by the Committee
approved, with the exception of sub-items 7.1 (7.1.5) and 7.2 (7.2.2, 7.2.3,
and 7.2.5), which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
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7.1 General Committee Meeting Report of October 6, 2020
7.1.1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
September 9, 2020
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 9, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.2 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September
14, 2020
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 14, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.3 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September
15, 2020
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 15, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.4 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
September 17, 2020
1. That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
September 17, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.5 FIN20-015 - 2019 Year-end Budget Report - as at December 31,
2019
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. FIN20-015 be received for information.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland,
and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
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7.1.6 PDS20-044 - Town of Aurora Proposed Anti-Idling Policy
1. That Report No. PDS20-044 be received; and
2. That Council approve the Town of Aurora Anti-Idling policy
attached to this report; and
3. That staff be directed to report back after one year with a policy
review.
Carried
7.1.7 PDS20-050 - Implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement
Program
1. That Report No. PDS20-050 be received; and
2. That staff report back on the findings of the Region’s Automated
Speed Enforcement Program following completion of the two-
year, limited use pilot program.
Carried
7.1.8 PDS20-055 - Pedestrian Grade Separated Crossings and
Future Priority Crossings within Barrie GO Rail Corridor
1. That Report No. PDS20-055 be received; and
2. That Council identify as a priority the Cousins Drive pedestrian
rail crossing identified in Attachment 2 and staff report back on
the feasibility of funding the crossing as part of the 2022 Budget
10-year capital planning process.
Carried
7.2 General Committee Meeting Report of October 20, 2020
7.2.1 FIN20-024 - 2021 and 2022 Fees and Charges
1. That Report No. FIN20-024 be received; and
2. That a by-law be enacted to set the 2021 and 2022 Fees and
Charges for applications, permits, use of Town property, the
sale of documents and for the prescribed service charges for
administrative matters as itemized on the attached schedules.
Carried
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7.2.2 FIN20-026 - 2020 Interim Forecast Update Report - as of
August 31, 2020
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. FIN20-026 be received for information.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland,
and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
7.2.3 OPS20-016 - Tree Removal Permit Applications for 126
Temperance Street and 53 Metcalfe Street
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. OPS20-016 be received; and
2. That the Tree Removal Permit Application for 126 Temperance
Street be approved; and
3. That the Tree Removal Permit Application for 53 Metcalfe Street
be approved.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland,
and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
7.2.4 PDS20-060 - Heritage Designation for 28 Wellington Street
West ("Alfred Love House")
1. That Report No. PDS20-60 be received; and
2. That the property at 28 Wellington Street, where the building
known as “Alfred Love House” is located, be designated under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest; and
3. That the Town Clerk be authorized to publish and serve
Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate in accordance with
the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and
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4. That the designation by-law be brought before Council for
adoption if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day
period as per the Ontario Heritage Act.
Carried
7.2.5 PDS20-062 - Heritage Permit Application for 31 Catherine
Avenue
Council consented to split the second clause to form a third clause,
and to vote on the first and second clauses separately from the
third clause.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
1. That Report No. PDS20-062 be received; and
2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2020-10 to permit the
demolition of an existing detached garage and construction of a
new addition at 31 Catherine Avenue be approved.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Carried (6 to 1)
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
3. That the permit approval be subject to the elimination of the
one-storey extension at the rear of the proposed addition.
Yeas (1): Councillor Gaertner
Nays (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes,
Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Defeated (1 to 6)
8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8.1 FIN20-027 - 2021 Budget Introduction
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance, presented an
overview of the 2021-2022 Budget and 10-Year Capital Plan including the
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multi-year budget approval process, budget engagement survey results,
operating and capital budgets, reserves, fiscal strategy and policy, and
next steps.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. That Report No. FIN20-027 be received; and
2. That the proposed 2021 to 2022 budget be referred to Budget
Committee for review at its scheduled meetings starting on November
9, 2020.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
9. Motions
9.1 Councillor Kim; Re: Great Canadian Achievements Mural
Whereas the Great Canadian Achievements mural was unveiled in
November 23, 2001, and it highlights 30 great moments in Canadian
history; and
Whereas the mural includes Armand Bombardier - inventor of the
snowmobile; Rick Hansen - 40,000 Km Wheel in Motion Tour; The
Canadarm - first robotic space tool; the Prairies and Niagara Falls
representing our topography; and the Donut - the highest consumed food
per capita in the world; and
Whereas there are many moments and Canadian persons deserving to be
on the mural; and
Whereas there is a lack of diversity on the mural despite the fact that there
were/are many Canadians of racialized background who made significant
contributions to the building of Canada;
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff investigate locations
in Aurora for a second wall to celebrate the diversity in “Great
Canadian Achievements” and report back to Council.
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Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
10. Regional Report
10.1 York Regional Council Highlights - September 24, 2020
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the Regional Report of September 24, 2020, be received for
information.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
11. New Business
Councillor Gallo extended congratulations to David Tomlinson on the naming of
the "David Tomlinson Nature Reserve" and acknowledged Mr. Tomlinson's
contributions to the Town.
Councillor Kim expressed appreciation to Councillor Gallo for bringing forward
the motion to name the wildlife park after David Tomlinson, and thanked
Councillor Gaertner for recognizing Mr. Tomlinson's achievements.
Councillor Gilliland referred to the signs on neighbourhood garbage cans
respecting disposal of dog waste and inquired about whether staff's impending
report could be brought forward sooner than May 2021, and staff provided a
response.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the lack of progress on the Yonge Street road
improvements between Henderson Drive and Industrial Parkway South. The
Mayor agreed to follow up and provide an update on the matter.
Councillor Gaertner requested an update on the construction work stoppage in
Tamarac Green Park, noting that many residents are unhappy about not having
access to the park.
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Councillor Gaertner inquired about any possible measures, such as additional
signage, that could be implemented to enhance the safety of pedestrians sharing
the Arboretum trails with cyclists, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the possibility of sending educational
information to residents regarding the heritage tree removal process, and staff
provided a response.
Councillor Humfryes commended staff on their efforts and open communication
lines respecting the road reconstruction project in the Johnson Road and Holman
Crescent area, noting that many residents have provided positive feedback.
Councillor Thompson extended a challenge to staff to find ways to continue
engaging residents and encouraging them to remain active through the colder
weather and approaching winter.
Mayor Mrakas noted that he would be working with the Region to advocate for
moving out of the current COVID-19 modified stage 2 restrictions after November
14, 2020, and he appealed to residents to adhere to the policies, guidelines, and
protocols currently in place.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following by-laws, 12.1 to 12.2 inclusive, be enacted.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
12.1 By-law Number 6288-20 - Being a By-law to regulate occupancy,
fouling, construction and encroachments on highways.
12.2 By-law Number 6289-20 - Being a By-law to exempt Block 26 on Plan
65M-4467 from Part-Lot Control (Country Wide Homes at Aurora
Inc.).
13. Closed Session
None.
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14. Confirming By-law
14.1 By-law Number 6290-20 - Being a By-law to confirm actions by
Council resulting from a Council meeting on October 27, 2020
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
15. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the meeting be adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk