MINUTES - Council - 20210330 1
Town of Aurora
Council
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
7:00 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
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
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 7:01 p.m.
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Council consented to recess the meeting at 9:14 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 9:24 p.m.
Mayor Mrakas relinquished the Chair to Councillor Harold Kim at 9:25 p.m. during
the consideration of Motion 9.3 - Mayor Mrakas; Re: Minister's Zoning Order - 50
Bloomington Road West, and reassumed the Chair at 9:35 p.m.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, be approved.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Carried (6 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
None.
5. Delegations
None.
6. Consent Agenda
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
That the Consent Agenda Items, 6.1 to 6.8 inclusive, be approved, with the
exception of Items 6.3, 6.4, and 6.8, which were discussed and voted on
separately.
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Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Carried (6 to 0)
6.1 Council Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2021
1. That the Council meeting minutes of February 23, 2021, be adopted as
circulated.
Carried
6.2 Council Workshop/Education Session Meeting Minutes of February 22,
2021
1. That the Council Workshop/Education Session meeting minutes of
February 22, 2021, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.5 Council Closed Session Minutes of February 23, 2021
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of February 23, 2021, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.6 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2021
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of February
23, 2021, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.7 Memorandum from Councillor Gaertner; Re: Lake Simcoe Region
Conservation Authority Annual General Meeting Highlights of January 22,
2021 and Board Meeting Highlights of February 26, 2021
1. That the memorandum regarding Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority Annual General Meeting Highlights of January 22, 2021 and
Board Meeting Highlights of February 26, 2021, be received for
information.
Carried
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Council consented to consider Items 6.3 and 6.4 together.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the Consent Agenda Items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved.
Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Thompson, Councillor
Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Carried (5 to 1)
6.3 Council Closed Session Minutes of February 16, 2021
1. That the Council Closed Session minutes of February 16, 2021, be
adopted as circulated.
Carried
6.4 Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2021
1. That the Council Closed Session Public meeting minutes of February
16, 2021, be adopted as circulated.
Carried
Council consented to consider Item 6.8 prior to Item 9.1.
6.8 Memorandum from Mayor Mrakas; Re: York Region Council Decision
Re: GTA West Transportation Corridor Project Regional Response to the
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That the memorandum and correspondence regarding York Region
Council Decision regarding the GTA West Transportation Corridor
Project Regional Response to the Impact Assessment Agency of
Canada, 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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7. Standing Committee Reports
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the Standing Committee Reports, items 7.1 and 7.2, be received and the
recommendations carried by the Committee approved, with the exception of
subitems 7.1.5 and 7.1.7, which were discussed and voted on separately as
recorded below.
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Absent (1): Councillor Humfryes
Carried (6 to 0)
Council considered Item 7.2.7 after the discussion and vote of Item 7.1.7.
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
That the rules of procedure and the reconsideration requirements be waived to
allow the separate discussion and vote of Item 7.2.7.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
On a 2/3 majority vote the motion
Carried (7 to 0)
7.1 General Committee Report of March 2, 2021
7.1.1 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2021
Minutes
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 9, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.2 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 10,
2021
Minutes
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1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 10, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
7.1.3 CMS21-009 - Museum Plan 2021-2025
Report Attachment
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
7.1.4 CMS21-010 - Library Square Alternate Name
Report
1. That Report No. CMS21-010 be received for information.
Carried
7.1.5 PDS21-027 - Revisions to Town of Aurora Sidewalk Installation Policy
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Report Attachments
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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.
Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Humfryes, and
Councillor Thompson
Nays (3): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor
Gallo
Carried (4 to 3)
7.1.6 FIN21-009 - Revised 2021 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rates
Report Attachment
1. That Report No. FIN21-009 be received; and
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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
7.1.7 PDS21-010 - Development Planning Fees and Charges Update
Report Appendix A Appendix B
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
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That the main motion be amended by adding the following
clause:
“That the fees for non-owner occupied site plan and minor
variance applications from the Stable Neighbourhood areas be
based on full cost recovery.”
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 Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
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; and
3. That the fees for non-owner occupied site plan and minor
variance applications from the Stable Neighbourhood areas be
based on full cost recovery.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and
Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
7.1.8 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
Report Figures 1-5
1. That Report No. PDS21-032 be received; and
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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
7.2 General Committee Report of March 23, 2021
7.2.1 Library Square Project Monitoring Task Force Meeting Minutes of
January 19, 2021
Minutes
1. That the Library Square Project Monitoring Task Force Meeting
Minutes of January 19, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
7.2.2 Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of
February 17, 2021
Minutes
1. That the Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Racism Task Force
Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2021, be received for
information.
Carried
7.2.3 Community Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18,
2021
Minutes
1. That the Community Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
February 18, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
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7.2.4 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 24,
2021
Minutes
1. That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of February 24, 2021, be received for information
Carried
7.2.5 Finance Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2021
Minutes
1. That the Finance Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
March 8, 2021, be received for information.
Carried
7.2.6 PDS21-036 - Economic Development Strategic Plan –
Implementation Matrix 2021-2022
Report Attachment Presentation
1. That Report No. PDS21-036 be received; and
2. That Council endorse the attached Economic Development
Strategic Plan – Implementation Matrix 2021-2022 attached
hereto as Attachment 1 as endorsed by the Aurora Economic
Development Board.
Carried
7.2.7 PDS21-038 - Pedestrian Connection from Library Square to Town
Park
Report Attachments
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS21-038 be received; and
2. That a sidewalk on the north side of Metcalfe Street, from
Victoria Street to Wells Street, serve as the pedestrian
connection between Library Square and Town Park; and
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3. That staff proceed with the in-house design of a sidewalk,
including an arborist report, on the north side of Metcalfe Street
from Victoria to Wells Street; and
4. That staff report back on the findings to a future General
Committee meeting prior to the project being included in the
2022 Capital Budget.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
That the second clause of the main motion be amended as
follows:
"That a proposed sidewalk on north side of Metcalfe Street,
from Victoria Street to Wells Street serve as the pedestrian
connection between Library Square and Town Park."
Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Nays (1): Councillor Thompson
Carried (6 to 1)
Main motion as amended
Moved by Councillor Thompson
Seconded by Councillor Kim
1. That Report No. PDS21-038 be received; and
2. That a proposed sidewalk on the north side of Metcalfe Street,
from Victoria Street to Wells Street, serve as the pedestrian
connection between Library Square and Town Park; and
3. That staff proceed with the in-house design of a sidewalk,
including an arborist report, on the north side of Metcalfe Street
from Victoria to Wells Street; and
4. That staff report back on the findings to a future General
Committee meeting prior to the project being included in the
2022 Capital Budget.
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Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner,
Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo
Nays (1): Councillor Gilliland
Carried (6 to 1)
7.2.8 PDS21-029 - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Policy
Report Attachments
1. That Report PDS21-029 be received; and
2. That Council approve the Town of Aurora Electric Vehicle
Charging Station Policy and Process attached hereto to this
report; and
3. That a by-law to amend Parking By-law No. 4574-04.T be
enacted to reflect changes in the Highway Traffic Act for
electric vehicle charging stations.
Carried
7.2.9 FIN21-012 - 2022 Budget Process and Timeline
Report
1. That Report No. FIN21-012 be received; and
2. That the proposed budget timeline as detailed in Table 1 be
approved.
Carried
7.2.10 FIN21-013 - Statement of Remuneration of Expenses for Members of
Council, Committees and Local Boards
Report Attachments
1. That Report No. FIN21-013 be received for information.
Carried
7.2.11 PDS21-037 - Appointments to the Aurora Economic Development
Corporation's (AEDC) Board of Directors
Report
1. That Report No. PDS21-037 be received; and
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2. That Council appoint Councillor Harold Kim to the Aurora
Economic Development Corporation’s (AEDC) Board of
Directors.
Carried
7.2.12 CAO21-002 - Return to In-person Council Meetings
Report
1. That Report No. CAO21-002 be received for information.
Carried
7.2.13 York Region Council Highlights of February 25, 2021
Regional Report
1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of February 25, 2021
be received for information.
Carried
8. Consideration of Items Requiring Discussion (Regular Agenda)
8.1 PDS21-044 - Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-03, 28 Wellington Street
West
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Thompson
1. That Report No. PSD21-044 be received; and
2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2021-03 be approved to replace
the decorative window surrounds for the dormers on the Alfred Love
House located at 28 Wellington Street West; and
3. That the Tree Removal Permit Application for 28 Wellington Street
West be approved.
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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9. Motions
Council consented to consider Motion 9.2 prior to the consideration of Motion
9.1.
9.1 Councillor Gaertner; Re: Highway 413
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Whereas the proposed GTA West Transportation Corridor, Highway 413,
originated as a component of the 2005 Places to Grow Act that set out
population, density and growth targets for municipalities, while aiming to
direct growth away from agricultural and environmentally sensitive lands;
and
Whereas the proposed highway will pave over 2,000 hectares of land
including important agricultural and environmental lands contrary to
mandate of that Act; and
Whereas in July 2020 the Province’s omnibus Bill 197 removed many
environmental regulations and opened a “streamlined” environmental
assessment process, skipping over parts of Ontario’s assessment system
and removing the requirement for a comprehensive environmental
assessment; and
Whereas City of Vaughan and City of Mississauga Councils have
withdrawn their long-standing support because it would have a disastrous
impact on the environment; and
Whereas no comprehensive environmental assessment has been done to
date to address the above;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved that Aurora join the
municipalities of Brampton and Caledon to pass a motion requesting a
Federal impact assessment and a climate lens assessment of the
proposed route and that further work on Highway 413 be placed on
hold until this is completed; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That this motion be sent to Premier Doug Ford,
Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation, Jeff Yurek, Minister of
the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Paul Calandra, Government
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House Leader, Christine Elliott, MPP, Michael Parsa, MPP, the Regional
Municipalities of York and Halton, and all Greater Toronto Area
Municipalities.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
9.2 Councillor Gilliland; Re: Climate Lens
Main motion
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
Whereas the Town of Aurora declared a Climate Emergency for the
purposes of naming and deepening our commitment by protecting human
health, eco systems and infrastructure by identifying key criteria to help
reduce our carbon footprint and protect our community from the impacts
of climate change; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora supports the Community Energy Plan,
Corporate Environmental Action Plan, Energy Conservation and Demand
plan, and other green initiatives; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora has committed to create a Climate Action
Plan for the Town of Aurora, focused on reducing emissions and
adaptation at the community level; and
Whereas staff are directed by Council to look for opportunities for
economic growth, stimulation in the low-carbon economy, and cost
benefits for all who consume energy; and
Whereas other municipalities and levels of government are including a
climate lens approach in their governance and operations, such as Halton
Hills and Kingston; and
Whereas Town operations and Council would benefit from incorporating a
climate lens approach to better understand the environmental impacts
and/or achievements made by Council decisions and over all operations;
and
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Whereas a climate lens will help raise awareness amongst proponents of
infrastructure systems to integrate climate change considerations into the
core of project planning and design phases, as well as a project’s long-
term climate risk;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff investigate ways to
include a climate lens approach in Town operations and governance to
better understand the environmental impacts and achievements; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the addition of a climate lens be included
in General Committee and Council reports as of June 2021, when
applicable.
Amendment
Moved by Councillor Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
That the second operative clause be amended to the following:
"Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to a General Committee
meeting in June 2021 regarding the findings."
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 Gilliland
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
Whereas the Town of Aurora declared a Climate Emergency for the
purposes of naming and deepening our commitment by protecting human
health, eco systems and infrastructure by identifying key criteria to help
reduce our carbon footprint and protect our community from the impacts
of climate change; and
Whereas the Town of Aurora supports the Community Energy Plan,
Corporate Environmental Action Plan, Energy Conservation and Demand
plan, and other green initiatives; and
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Whereas the Town of Aurora has committed to create a Climate Action
Plan for the Town of Aurora, focused on reducing emissions and
adaptation at the community level; and
Whereas staff are directed by Council to look for opportunities for
economic growth, stimulation in the low-carbon economy, and cost
benefits for all who consume energy; and
Whereas other municipalities and levels of government are including a
climate lens approach in their governance and operations, such as Halton
Hills and Kingston; and
Whereas Town operations and Council would benefit from incorporating a
climate lens approach to better understand the environmental impacts
and/or achievements made by Council decisions and over all operations;
and
Whereas a climate lens will help raise awareness amongst proponents of
infrastructure systems to integrate climate change considerations into the
core of project planning and design phases, as well as a project’s long-
term climate risk;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff investigate ways to
include a climate lens approach in Town operations and governance to
better understand the environmental impacts and achievements; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That staff report back to a General Committee
meeting in June 2021 regarding the findings.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
9.3 Mayor Mrakas; Re: Minister's Zoning Order - 50 Bloomington Road
Moved by Mayor Mrakas
Seconded by Councillor Gallo
Whereas the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for the Bloomington property
partially rezones land previously zoned as ‘Institutional’ to allow for
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residential housing in addition to permitting a Long Term Care (LTC)
facility; and
Whereas the Minister’s Zoning Order was issued
without prior consultation or support from the Town; and
Whereas the land is already zoned ‘Institutional’, and MZO is not required
to achieve the purpose of developing a LTC; and
Whereas Official Plan Amendment No. 34 only allows for two units per
gross acre for residential development; and
Whereas the MZO issued by Minister Clark will allow for 18 units per
acre for residential development; and
Whereas the MZO issued by Minister Clark will increase the density per
acre by 800%; and
Whereas the Province and Minister Clark has stated that no MZO would be
issued without the full support of the local municipality;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That the Town of Aurora Council
does not support nor has ever supported the Minister’s Zoning Order
(MZO) that was issued on August 12, 2020, for the lands in the Town
of Aurora, in the Regional Municipality of York, in the Province of
Ontario, described as Part of Lot 71, Concession 1, designated as Part
2 on Reference Plan 65R-36717, and further identified by Property
Identification Number 03671- 0060 (LT) registered in the Land Registry
Office for the Land Titles Division of York Region (No. 65), known as
50-100 Bloomington Road; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That the Town of Aurora requests that the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, repeal the
Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for 50-100 Bloomington Road forthwith;
and
3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this motion be sent to The
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Christine
Elliott, Deputy Premier, The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New
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Democratic Party, all MPPs in the Province of Ontario, and the Regional
Municipality of York.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
9.4 Councillor Humfryes; Re: Arts Help
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Councillor Gilliland
Whereas the Aurora Library Square Initiative has been kicked off and many
project steams are being developed and created; and
Whereas it is imperative that we have a powerful communication vehicle
to support all Library Square Events, Arts, and Initiatives via world class
digital methodologies; and
Whereas founded on the principle of art making the world a better place,
Arts Help is the #1 Art Publisher, with a community of 2.5 million
members; and
Whereas Arts Help is a non-profit organization with large institutions to
develop impactful projects and programming who believes art is a vehicle
for social change; and
Whereas Arts Help delegated to Aurora Town Council in December of
2020 and Council Members were excited and hoping to understand more
of what the Arts Help Organization could offer Library Square;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Town staff meet with Arts
Help to understand both cultural and economic benefits and that Town
staff report back to Council by June 2021.
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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10. New Business
Mayor Mrakas noted that COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available
for those 65 and above beginning on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, and that
appointments can be booked at york.ca/covid19vaccine. He announced that so
far 152, 382 vaccinations have been administered in York Region.
Councillor Gaertner acknowledged that March 21 was International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 22 was World Water Day, and noted
that March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Councillor Gaertner referred to the various trees cut down at the Shining Hill
construction site on St. John's Sideroad and inquired about the compensation
plan and staff agreed to follow up. She further expressed concern regarding the
construction of residential units over the existing ponds on site and possible
hindrance to the existing wildlife habitats and staff provided clarification.
11. By-laws
Moved by Councillor Gallo
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following By-laws, 11.1 to 11.20 inclusive, be enacted.
Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Kim, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor
Humfryes, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo
Carried (7 to 0)
11.1 By-law Number 6318-21 Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 6149-19,
to establish a Committee of Adjustment and appoint members to the
Committee of Adjustment.
11.2 By-law Number 6319-21 Being a By-law to establish lands on Plan 65M-
4485 and Plan 65M-4527 as highways – Eyelet Investment Corp.
11.3 By-law Number 6320-21 Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan 65M-
4527 for public use – Eyelet Investment Corp.
11.4 By-law Number 6321-21 Being a By-law to assume highways on Plan 65M-
4478 for public use – Casing Developments Inc.
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11.5 By-law Number 6322-21 Being a By-law to amend Municipal Waterworks
Distribution By-law Number 3305-91, as amended.
11.6 By-law Number 6323-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15195 Yonge Street “Imperial Bank”).
11.7 By-law Number 6324-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15199 Yonge Street “Grimshaw Baker”).
11.8 By-law Number 6325-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15203 Yonge Street “Butcher Building”).
11.9 By-law Number 6326-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15210 Yonge Street “Andrews Block”).
11.10 By-law Number 6327-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15216 Yonge Street “Odd Fellows Block”).
11.11 By-law Number 6328-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15218 and 15220 Yonge Street “Clift
Building”).
11.12 By-law Number 6329-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15221 Yonge Street “Sterling Bank”).
11.13 By-law Number 6330-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15222, 15224, and 15226 Yonge Street
“The Faughner Building”).
11.14 By-law Number 6331-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15225 Yonge Street “Winter’s Baker”).
11.15 By-law Number 6332-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15229 Yonge Street “The Willis Building”).
11.16 By-law Number 6333-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15233 Yonge Street “Medical Hall”).
11.17 By-law Number 6334-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15240 Yonge Street “The Ashton
Building”).
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11.18 By-law Number 6335-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15242 Yonge Street “The Lloyd Building”).
11.19 By-law Number 6336-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15243A Yonge Street “Machell Property”).
11.20 By-law Number 6337-21 Being a By-law to designate a property to be of
cultural heritage value or interest (15243B Yonge Street “Whimster’s Store”).
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Confirming By-law
13.1 Bylaw 6338-21 Being a By-law to confirm actions by Council resulting from
a Council meeting on March 30, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
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)
14. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Gaertner
Seconded by Councillor Kim
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
Carried
Tom Mrakas, Mayor Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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