MINUTES - Special Council - 20210525 1
Town of Aurora
Special Meeting of Council
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Video Conference
Council Members: Mayor Tom Mrakas (Chair)
Councillor Harold Kim
Councillor Wendy Gaertner
Councillor Sandra Humfryes
Councillor Michael Thompson
Councillor Rachel Gilliland
Councillor John Gallo
Other Attendees: Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer
Robin McDougall, Director of Community Services
David Waters, Director of Planning and Development Services
Lisa Hausz, Manager, Economic Development and Policy
Nick Kazakoff, Economic Development Officer
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor
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.
This meeting served as the Annual General Meeting of the Aurora Economic
Development Corporation.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
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2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, Councillor
Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Humfryes
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 PDS21-060 - Aurora Economic Development Corporation Annual Report
2020
Tim Hammill, Chair, Board of Directors, Aurora Economic Development
Corporation (AEDC) presented an overview of the accomplishments of the
board in the year 2020. He provided details of the discussions carried out
by various subcommittees regarding topics such as Target Sector
Analysis, Downtown Economic Mix, C-Suite residents, and extended
appreciation to Members of Council for their continuous support and
contribution.
Nick Kazakoff, Economic Development Officer, provided further details of
the Target Sector Analysis project including the background and purpose
of the study, its alignment with the York Region Economic Development
Plan, and highlighted the key economy sectors and the Town's competitive
advantages. He further provided details of the recommended target
sectors of focus and the next steps regarding the project.
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Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
1. That Report No. PDS21-060 be received; and
2. That the Aurora Economic Development Corporation’s Director’s
Report attached hereto as Attachment 1 be received; and
3. That the requirements regarding the appointment and duties of the
auditor be exempted for the financial year; and
4. That Council reappoint the following two (2) individuals to the Aurora
Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Board of Directors for a
term of three years:
i. Tim Hammill
ii. Steve Hinder
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Carried (6 to 0)
6. Confirming By-law
6.1 By-law No. 6348-21 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council
resulting from a Special Meeting of Council on May 25, 2021
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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)
7. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
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That the meeting be adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk