MINUTES - Council - 20210126 1
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Council Members: Mayor Mrakas
Councillor Kim
Councillor Gaertner
Councillor Humfryes
Councillor Thompson
Councillor Gilliland
Councillor Gallo
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Techa van Leeuwen, Director of Corporate Services
Allan Downey, Director of Operations
David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
Rachel Wainwright-van Kessel, Director of Finance
Eliza Bennett, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Samantha Yew, Deputy Town Clerk
Ishita Soneji, 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 7:04 p.m.
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2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the
additional item below, be approved:
• Community Presentation 4.1 – Mark Nykoluk, Senior Project Manager, Capital
Planning and Delivery, York Region Transportation Services; Re: Regional
Municipality of York's Yonge Street Sinkhole Mitigation Project
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
4.1 Mark Nykoluk, Senior Project Manager, Capital Planning and Delivery,
York Region Transportation Services; Re: Regional Municipality of York's
Yonge Street Sinkhole Mitigation Project
Mark Nykoluk, accompanied by David Atkins, provided an overview of the
Yonge Street Sinkhole Mitigation project between Henderson Drive and
Industrial Parkway South and highlighted details of the project including
the exact location, required fixes and repairs, means of redirecting water
being collected at the site, and the next steps. It was mentioned that the
Regional Municipality of York will provide updates regarding the project on
an ongoing basis.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the presentation be received for information.
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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)
5. Delegations
None.
6. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the Consent Agenda Items, 6.1 to 6.4 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 December 15, 2020
1. That the Council meeting minutes of December 15, 2020, be adopted
as circulated.
Carried
6.2 Council Closed Session Minutes of December 15, 2020
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of December 15, 2020, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.3 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2020
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of December
15, 2020, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.4 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Board Meeting Highlights of November 27, 2020
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1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Board Meeting Highlights of November 27, 2020, be received
for information
Carried
7. Standing Committee Reports
7.1 General Committee Meeting Report of January 12, 2021
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That the General Committee meeting report of January 12, 2021, be
received and the recommendations carried by the Committee
approved with the exception of sub-items 7.1.8 and 7.1.9, which were
discussed and voted on separately as discussed below.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
7.1.1 CS20-024 - Public Disclosure of Previous Closed Session Items
Report
1. That Report No. CS20-024 be received; and
2. That section 21(g) be removed from Procedure By-law No.
6228-19, as amended; and
3. That an amending by-law be enacted at a future meeting of
Council to confirm this change.
Carried
7.1.2 PDS20-072 - Delegated Development Agreements Quarterly
Report
Report & Attachments
1. That Report No. PDS20-072 be received for information.
Carried
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7.1.3 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes
of November 25, 2020
Minutes
1. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
meeting minutes of November 25, 2020, be received for
information.
Carried
7.1.4 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 8,
2020
Minutes
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 8, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.5 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 9,
2020
Minutes
1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 9, 2020, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.6 CS21-001 - Annual Report from the Integrity Commissioner
Report Attachment
1. That Report No. CS21-001 be received for information.
Carried
7.1.7 PDS21-005 - Town of Aurora Community Energy Plan
Report Attachment
1. That Report No. PDS21-005 be received; and
2. That Council endorse the attached Town of Aurora Community
Energy Plan; and
3. That the future capital and operating budget requests listed in
Table 6 of the Energy Plan be considered as part of the Town’s
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ten-year capital plan and funding be considered as part of the
budget process.
Carried
7.1.8 OPS21-001- Hartwell Way Non-Programmed Park - Public
Consultation
Report Attachment
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. OPS21-001 be received; and
2. That the revised Concept Plan be approved by Council; and
3. That staff proceed to detailed design and tendering for
construction of the project; and
4. That Council rescind the standing direction to incorporate a
leash-free area in all new park designs.
Amendment:
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the main motion be amended by adding the following
clause:
"That staff report back on potential locations for off-leash
parks in non-residential areas to a future General Committee
meeting."
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and
Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
Council consented to vote on the fourth clause of the main motion as
amended separately.
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Main motion as amended:
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. OPS21-001 be received; and
2. That the revised Concept Plan be approved by Council; and
3. That staff proceed to detailed design and tendering for
construction of the project; and
5. That staff report back on potential locations for off-leash
parks in non-residential areas at a future General Committee
meeting.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and
Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
Main motion as amended:
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
4. That Council rescind the standing direction to incorporate a
leash-free area in all new park designs.
Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, and
Councillor Thompson
Nays (3): Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor
Gallo
Carried (4 to 3)
7.1.9 PDS21-004 - Request for Parking By-law Amendment on Tyler
Street
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS21-004 be received; and
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2. That a by-law to amend Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be
enacted to prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Tyler
Street between George Street and Harriman Road.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and
Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
7.1.10 CS21-002 - Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Terms
of Reference
Report Attachment
1. That Report No. CS21-002 be received; and
2. That the Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) for the Anti-Black
Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force be adopted.
Carried
7.1.11 PDS21-001 - Application for Draft Plan of Condominium -
Cedartrail Developments Inc. - 14288 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 74, Concession 1, File Number: CDM-2018-02, Related
File Numbers: ZBA-2014-09 and SUB-2014-04
Report Figures1-4 Appendix A Schedule A
1. That Report No. PDS21-001 be received; and
2. That the Draft Plan of Condominium (Common Elements
Condominium) File No. CDM-2018-02 to establish a
condominium road within Block 1 of the Cedartrail
Developments Inc. Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. SUB-2014-
04) be approved, subject to the conditions attached hereto as
Schedule ‘A’.
Carried
8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8.1 CS20-025 - Modernized Fence By-law
Report Attachment
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Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. CS20-025 be received; and
2. That a new Fence By-law be brought forth and enacted at a future
Council meeting to repeal and replace the current Fence By-law No.
4753-05.P; and
3. That an amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law be brought
forward to a future Council meeting to implement fees associated with
a fence variance process; and
4. That an amendment to the Aurora Appeal Tribunal By-law be brought
forward to a future Council meeting for enactment.
Yeas (2): Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Humfryes,
Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Defeated (2 to 5)
9. Motions
None.
10. Regional Report
10.1 York Regional Council Highlights - December 17 and 22, 2020
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the Regional Report of December 17 and 22, 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)
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11. New Business
Councillor Gaertner referred to the availability of warming centers around Town
and inquired if staff at warming centers have information regarding community
shelters for those in need and staff provided confirmation.
Councillor Gaertner noted that there is a cat hotel in the Town which offers cat
boarding accommodation, located at the intersection of Leslie Street and St
John's Sideroad.
Councillor Gaertner referred to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal's decision on
the Henderson Drive Minor Variance Application and noted that the minor
variances were denied.
Councillor Gilliland noted that information report PDS21-005 - Minor Variance
Activity in Stable Neighbourhoods is now available on the Town's website.
Councillor Gilliland expressed condolences on the passing of former Mayor and
Councillor Eveyln Buck.
Councillor Kim sought clarification on the opening and maintenance of outdoor
rinks and staff provided a response noting that they are open as of January 26,
2021 and registration is available on the Town's website.
Councillor Humfryes referred to the three bag garbage limit and inquired about
the possibility of exceptions to the limit, and the Mayor noted that a Notice of
Motion regarding the implementation of garbage bag tags is forthcoming.
Councillor Humfryes extended appreciation to the Operations staff for their
efforts in effectively clearing snow from sidewalks and roadways.
12. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the following by-laws 12.1 to 12.2, be enacted.
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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12.1 By-law Number 6306-21 - Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan
65M-4407 for public use – Mattamy (Aurora) Limited (Phase 1).
12.2 By-law Number 6307-21 - Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (28 Wellington Street West “Alfred Love
House”)
13. Closed Session
There are no Closed Session items for this meeting.
14. Confirming By-law
14.1 By-law No. 6308-21 Being a by-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Council meeting on January 26, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
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
Mayor Mrakas extended a reminder that the Provincial stay-at-home orders are in
effect and noted that all residents must follow the guidelines.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk