MINUTES - General Committee - 20190402
Town of Aurora
General Committee Meeting Report
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Attendance
Council Members Mayor Mrakas in the Chair; Councillors Gaertner, Gallo, Gilliland,
Kim, and Thompson
Members Absent Councillor Humfryes
Other Attendees Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Robin McDougall,
Director of Community Services, Techa van Leeuwen, Director of
Corporate Services, Jason Gaertner, Acting Director of Financial
Services, Allan Downey, Director of Operational Services, David
Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services, Stephanie
Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate Communications, Patricia
De Sario, Town Solicitor, Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, and Linda
Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services.
2. 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.
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3. Community Presentations
(a) Jim Thomson, representing Aurora Tigers Junior A Hockey Club
Re: Aurora Tigers Jr. A Commitment to our Town
Mr. Thomson presented an overview of the Aurora Tigers Junior A team’s
background, achievements and goals, including the team’s commitment to the
community through volunteerism, charity fundraising, and attending special
events. He expressed appreciation for the Town’s teamwork and support, and
for the sponsorship support of Highland Automotive.
General Committee received the presentation for information.
4. Delegations
None
5. Consent Agenda
None
6. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
A1. Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019
General Committee recommends:
1. That the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 5,
2019, be received for information.
Carried
A2 . Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2019
General Committee recommends:
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of March 6,
2019, be received for information.
Carried
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7. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
R1. CS19-014 – Council-Staff Relations Policy
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS19-014 be received; and
2. That Attachment 1, Council-Staff Relations Policy, be approved; and
3. That Attachment 2, Council/Staff Communications Policy, be repealed.
Carried
R2. CS19-016 – Emergency Management Program Annual Compliance
Review
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. CS19-016 be received; and
2. That the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Response
Plan By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for
enactment.
Carried
R3. PDS19-022 – Update on the Corporate and Community Energy Plans
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS19-022 be received for information.
Carried
R4. PDS19-023 – Heritage Permit Application, 70-72 Centre Street, File: NE-
HCD-HPA-19-02
General Committee recommends:
1. That Report No. PDS19-023 be received; and
2. That the following recommendations be approved:
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(a) That Heritage Permit Application NE-HCD-HPA-19-02 be approved
to permit the restoration of the subject property and removal of the
frame garage as shown on the submitted plans;
(b) That the property owner photodocument any original construction
revealed during the proposed restoration of the property; and
(c) That the property owner continue to seek guidance from Town Staff
and the Heritage Conservation District Plan on the final selection of
detail elements visible from the street.
Carried
8. Notices of Motion
None
9. New Business
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the status of the Sewer By-law update
respecting hot tub and pool drainage, and staff provided a response.
Councillor Gilliland inquired about the status of the new Animal Services By-law
respecting the sale of pets in retail stores, and staff indicated that the report and
draft by-law will be included on the General Committee agenda of April 16, 2019.
Councillor Gaertner inquired about the Town’s By-law Services animal control
vehicles, and staff provided a response regarding the budgeted purchase and
partnership with the municipalities of Georgina and Newmarket.
Councillor Kim inquired about the progress of the Armoury reconstruction, and
staff indicated that the project is approximately three weeks behind schedule and
project completion is expected in June 2019.
10. Closed Session
None
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11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.