MINUTES - Special Council - 20210119 1
Town of Aurora
Special Meeting of Council
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate 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 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, and Councillor Humfryes
Absent (2): Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (5 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. Delegations
None.
5. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion
5.1 CAO21-001 - COVID-19 Pandemic Update
Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, gave an overview of the
presentation. He noted his intention to provide Council with a summary of
actions taken to maintain municipal services during the COVID-19
pandemic, an update on the operational impacts, and clarification on the
restrictions under the new declaration of emergency and stay-at-home
order. Mr. Nadorozny provided an update on staffing, programs and
services, financial impacts, communications, the regional vaccination
program, and next steps.
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor, presented an update on the current
regulatory framework including background on Aurora's state of
emergency, actions taken, other relevant provincial amendments and
orders, and an overview of the current stay-at-home order and rules.
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services, presented an update
regarding the impacts on facilities, outdoor ice pads, programs and
events, and the emergency warming centre.
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Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services, presented an update
on enforcement impacts including By-law enforcement operating
parameters and regional coordinated enforcement efforts.
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That Report No. CAO21-001 be received for information.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
6. Confirming By-law
6.1 By-law No. 6304-21 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Special Meeting of Council on January 19, 2021
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor
Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Carried (7 to 0)
7. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk