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Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Page 13 of 14
Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL) and the subsequent creation of a
Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL assessment and inventory be
incorporated into the Official Plan review; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the CHL Inventory be referred to the
Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) for consideration at the next HAC
meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff report back to Council with the
program, policy and/or criteria for identifying and evaluating Cultural Heritage
Landscapes (CHL) and the inventory of landscapes identified at the August 9,
2016 Council meeting for approval; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Aurora Town Council rename the
“Aurora Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value” as the “Aurora
Register of Properties and Landscapes of Cultural and Heritage Value or
Interest” and add the Cultural Heritage Landscapes Inventory to the newly
renamed register.
9. NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Pirri noted that he, along with Councillor Mrakas and Mayor Dawe, recently
attended the FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) Annual Conference in
Winnipeg. He provided a brief update regarding key issues concerning municipal
access to federal funding and the acknowledgement that municipal officials are the
experts and know best the priorities and needs of their respective communities.
Councillor Mrakas extended congratulations to Councillor Pirri on his re-election to the
FCM Board of Directors.
Councillor Thompson inquired about staff’s perspective regarding the Aurora Sports
Hall of Fame relocation proposal. Staff provided background and confirmed that staff
had no objections to the proposed renovations and that they would have no impact on
any future plans for space at the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex.
Councillor Humfryes inquired about the possibility of sending a formal invitation to His
Royal Highness Prince Harry to request his presence at the opening of the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee Park, as he will be in Canada for the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 in
September.
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New Business Motion No. 1
General Committee recommends:
THAT a formal invitation be extended to His Royal Highness Prince Harry, or
appropriate Royal representative, for the opening of the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee Park in the fall of 2017.
CARRIED
Councillor Abel inquired whether there is an opportunity for the Town of Aurora to host
any events of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. Staff agreed to investigate and
provide information to Council.
10. CLOSED SESSION
General Committee consented to resolve into Closed Session, following
adjournment, to consider the following matter:
1. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Town
or Local Board (section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re:
Scanlon Court
(Added Item)
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
TOM MRAKAS, COUNCILLOR LISA LYONS, TOWN CLERK (ACTING)
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2016,
RECEIVED FINAL APPROVAL AND COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS ON JUNE 14, 2016 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 7, 8,
11, AND 13, WHICH WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED, AND ITEM 19 WHICH
WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED.