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MINUTES - General Committee - 20210302 1 Town of Aurora General Committee Meeting Report Date: Time: Location: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 7:00 p.m. Video Conference Council Members: Mayor Mrakas (Chair) Councillor Kim Councillor Gaertner Councillor Humfryes Councillor Thompson Councillor Gilliland (departed at 8:13 p.m.) Councillor Gallo 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 Patricia De Sario, Town Solicitor Eliza Bennett, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications Phillip Rose-Donahoe, Manager, Library Square Shawna White, Curator, Aurora Museum & Archives Michael de Rond, Town Clerk Ishita Soneji, Council/Committee Coordinator _____________________________________________________________________ 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 Chair called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. 2 2. Approval of the Agenda General Committee approved the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services. 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 None. 5. Delegations None. 6. Consent Agenda None. 7. Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes General Committee recommends: That the following Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, A1 to A2 inclusive, be received: 7.1 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2021 1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 9, 2021, be received for information. Carried 7.2 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2021 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 10, 2021, be received for information. Carried 3 8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda) 8.1 CMS21-009 - Museum Plan 2021-2025 Shawna White, Curator, Aurora Museum & Archives, provided a presentation on the five-year Museum Plan including background information on the vision and key areas of focus such as increasing access to collection, maintaining collections management and conservation, building community partnerships, and plans for programs and outreach. She further provided details on the priority action items within each area of focus and the next steps regarding the implementation of the plan. General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. CMS21-009 be received; and 2. That the Museum Plan 2021-2025 be endorsed in principle, subject to Council approval of budgetary implications. Carried 8.2 CMS21-010 - Library Square Alternate Name General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. CMS21-010 be received for information. Carried 8.3 PDS21-027 - Revisions to Town of Aurora Sidewalk Installation Policy 67 General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-027 be received; and 2. That the revised Sidewalk Installation Policy No. 67 attached hereto as Attachment 1 be approved by Council. Carried 8.4 FIN21-009 - Revised 2021 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rates General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. FIN21-009 be received; and 4 2. That the revised 2021 retail water rate of $2.18 per cubic metre and the retail wastewater rate of $2.79 per cubic metre be confirmed; and 3. That the 2021 flat storm water charges of $9.18 per month for residential and condominium properties and $116.64 per unit per month for metered non-residential commercial/industrial and multi residential properties be confirmed; and 4. That the newly confirmed retail water, retail wastewater and stormwater charge rates become effective for all billings issued by the Town on or after May 1, 2021, and be retroactive for all consumption newly billed on such billings; and 5. That the 2021 bulk water rates of $4.97 per cubic metre, dispensed effective May 1 of the effective year be confirmed; and 6. That the necessary by-law to amend Municipal Waterworks Distribution be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment. Carried 8.5 PDS21-010 - Development Planning Fees and Charges Update General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-010 be received; and 2. That the recommended updates to the Town’s Development Planning Fees and Charges, as presented in this report and the attached Appendix ‘A’ (Schedule ‘H’ to Fees and Charges By-law) be approved and that the appropriate by-law amendment be presented to a future Council meeting for enactment. Carried 8.6 PDS21-032 - Application for Site Plan Approval, J.E. Del Management Inc., 2 Scanlon Court, Part of Lot 150, Plan 246, File Number: SP-2019-01 General Committee recommends: 1. That Report No. PDS21-032 be received; and 5 2. That Site Plan Application File: SP-2019-01 to permit the construction of a two-storey industrial building be approved in principle subject to the following conditions: a. Resolution of all outstanding technical comments from LSRCA, to the satisfaction of the LSRCA and the Director of Planning & Development Services; and b. That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town to address requirements of the Town and external agencies, including but not limited to, the conveyance of land to the Town for a daylight triangle at the intersection of Scanlon Court and Industrial Parkway North. Carried 9. Notices of Motion None. 10. New Business Councillor Gaertner referred to the number of COVID vaccine centres within the Region and referred to the difficulty in accessing the centres, especially for seniors. The Mayor provided a response noting that several locations have been suggested to Public Health, however the decision is under the Public Health jurisdiction. He noted that more locations would be added as the vaccination plan rolls out. Councillor Gaertner referred to the concerns regarding difficulty for emergency vehicles in accessing Kitimat Crescent due to increased parking on both sides of the street and inquired about the possibility of installing temporary No Parking signs, and staff provided a response. 11. Public Service Announcements Councillors Humfryes and Gaertner extended a reminder that the Yellow Brick House will be hosting a virtual gala event on May 7, 2021 and encouraged everyone to register, donate, and participate. Councillor Humfryes extended appreciation to the Aurora Cares Community Action Team members, volunteers, and staff for their continuous efforts in 6 helping the most vulnerable citizens in the community during the ongoing pandemic. Councillor Thompson referred to the Provincial vaccination roll out plan and noted that pharmacies would be able to administer the COVID vaccine soon. Councillor Kim announced that voluntary drop in COVID-19 testing centre will be open at George Street Public School on Wednesdays March 3, 10, and 17, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in addition to the traditional COVID-19 assessment centres. Mayor Mrakas referred to the COVID vaccine roll out in the Region of York noting that approximately 4000 vaccines per day have been administered and the process continues to evolve noting Public Health is working towards mitigating any challenges. Mayor Mrakas announced that the Town is hosting the second virtual open house for Phase 2 of the Town's Official Plan Review on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, focusing on the Natural Heritage Network, noting more information regarding registration is available at engageaurora.ca/opr. Mayor Mrakas noted that updates on Aurora’s Library Square project is available at engageaurora.ca/librarysquare indicating that subscription to the consultation page to receive email updates is also available. Mayor Mrakas announced that from March 12, 2021 to March 28, 2021, the Town of Aurora, in partnership with the Canadian Food and Wine Institute and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, will be conducting the Auroralicious To Go event, noting more information regarding the event is available at exploreaurora.ca/auroralicious. Mayor Mrakas announced that registration for Aurora's Teen Idol is now open until Friday, June 4, 2021 for residents between the ages of 12 and 17, and more information is available at aurora.ca/teenidol. Mayor Mrakas announced that applications for the Town’s 2021 Community Recognition Awards is now open and being accepted until Friday, April 2, 2021, and more information is available at aurora.ca/cra. Mayor Mrakas announced that the Town is accepting applications for the 2021 John West Memorial Scholarship until Saturday, May 1, 2021, noting that more information is available at aurora.ca/leadersoftomorrow. 7 Mayor Mrakas encouraged everyone to visit Yonge Street to experience the window art installation by local artist Corrie Clark at the former Caruso's store. Councillor Humfryes noted that this is a pilot project, and opportunities to involve more artists and other partnerships is under planning. Mayor Mrakas announced the appointment of citizen members David Mhango and Linda Duringer to the Committee of Adjustment, Aurora Appeal Tribunal, and the Property Standards Committee. 12. Closed Session None. 13. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.