AGENDA - Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee - 20170222Community Recognition
Review Advisory
Committee Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
3 p.m.
Leksand Room
Aurora Town Hall
Public Release
February 17, 2017
Town of Aurora
Community Recognition Review
Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Time and Location: 3 p.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
1. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended:
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Receipt of the Minutes
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
December 5, 2016
Recommended:
That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 5, 2016, be received for information.
4. Delegations
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5. Matters for Consideration
1. 2017 Awards Event – Sponsorship Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the 2017 Awards Event – Sponsorship Update and Discussion be
received and the comments of the Committee be referred to staff for
consideration.
2. 2017 Awards Event – Nominations Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the 2017 Awards Event – Nominations Update and Discussion be
received and the comments of the Committee be referred to staff for
consideration.
3. 2017 Awards Event – Logistics Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the 2017 Awards Event – Logistics Update and Discussion be received
and the comments of the Committee be referred to staff for consideration.
4. 2017 Awards Event – Venue Update and Discussion
Recommended:
1. That the 2017 Awards Event – Venue Update and Discussion be received and
the comments of the Committee be referred to staff for consideration.
6. Informational Items
5. Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016
Re: Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of October 25, 2016, and December 5, 2016
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Recommended:
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016, regarding
the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes
of October 25, 2016, and December 5, 2016, be received for information.
7. Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Community Recognition Review
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, December 5, 2016
Time and Location: 2:30 p.m., Tannery Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Tom Mrakas (Chair), Councillor Sandra Humfryes
(Vice Chair) (arrived 2:45 p.m.), Diane Buchanan, Steven
Hinder, Tim Jones, Brian North, and Jo-anne Spitzer
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Stephanie Mackenzie-Smith, Manager of Corporate
Communications, Shelley Ware, Supervisor, Special Events,
and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:36 p.m.
1. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Brian North
Seconded by Tim Jones
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
October 25, 2016
Moved by Steven Hinder
Seconded by Tim Jones
That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
October 25, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. 2017 Awards Event Details – Emcee Update and Discussion
The Committee consented to consider Item 1 following consideration of Item 2.
Councillor Humfryes provided an update regarding the details, which have yet to
be finalized.
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Steven Hinder
1. That the 2017 Awards Event Details – Emcee Update and Discussion be
received for information.
Carried
2. 2017 Awards Event Details – Revised Award Categories
The Committee reviewed the Award categories and made suggestions for
improvement.
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Moved by Brian North
Seconded by Diane Buchanan
1. That the 2017 Awards Event Details – Revised Award Categories be received;
and
2. That the following Revised Award Categories, as amended, for the 2017
Community Recognition Awards be approved:
(a) Youth Volunteer Award: This award is presented to a citizen up to the
age of 19, who, through their volunteer efforts, has made a significant
contribution to the community and has demonstrated their commitment to
being a positive leader today and in the future;
(b) Arts and Culture Award: Inspired by the Johnson family, this award is
presented to an individual or group that has enhanced our community
through their support or promotion of culture, music, visual, performing, or
the literary arts;
(c) Green Award (former Environmental Award): Honouring an individual
or organization that supports the protection, preservation, sustainability or
conservation of our natural environment, this award celebrates those who
share the Town’s commitment to creating a greener community;
(d) Community Leadership Award (combined Not-for-Profit Organization
and Community Organizer Awards ): This award is presented to an
individual or not-for-profit organization that has significantly enhanced the
Town through their contribution, commitment and leadership in the areas
of charitable giving, civic engagement, community events or community
spirit;
(e) Good Neighbour Award: Inspired by Frank Camenzuli, this award is
presented to someone who embodies what it means to be a good
neighbour, this award recognizes and celebrates the simple acts of
kindness and compassion that help create connected and vibrant
neighbourhoods;
(f) Good Business Award: This award is presented to a business that has
shown its commitment to corporate responsibility and community
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involvement through its ongoing support of charitable causes, events or
programs;
(g) Inclusivity Award (former Accessibility Award): This award is
presented to an individual, group or business which has contributed to
making the Town of Aurora an inclusive place to live, work and play for all
people regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age,
sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or disability;
(h) Community Safety Award: Presented to an individual dedicated to the
development, promotion or support of initiatives that improve community
safety, this award recognizes that safer communities only happen when
individuals take action to make a difference; and
(i) Citizen of the Year Award: This individual is selected by the Office of the
Mayor in consultation with a small group of dedicated community
volunteers. The award recipient has demonstrated all-round community
involvement rather than a specific activity or contribution.
Carried as amended
3. 2017 Awards Event Details – Sponsorship Discussion
Staff and Committee members discussed various aspects of food and product
sponsorship. It was agreed to hold a Working Group session on December 12,
2016, to further discuss the details and develop an action plan.
Moved by Tim Jones
Seconded by Brian North
1. That the 2017 Awards Event Details – Sponsorship Discussion be received;
and
2. That staff be directed to develop sponsorship strategies for the 2017
Community Recognition Awards Event deliverables.
Carried as amended
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6. Informational Items
None
7. New Business
Councillor Humfryes suggested that a plaque be created and displayed in Town Hall
showing previous recipients of all Community Recognition Award categories for
each year, similar to the plaque that displays the recipients of the Citizen of the
Year award on an ongoing basis.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Humfryes
Seconded by Brian North
That the meeting be adjourned at 3:16 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at
a later meeting.
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7. Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2, 6, and 20), 2, 5, 6, and 7 were identified as items
not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
That the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion” be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be
authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
1. General Committee Meeting Report of December 6, 2016
That the General Committee meeting report of December 6, 2016, be received and the
following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(11) Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
October 25, 2016
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting
minutes of October 25, 2016, be received for information.
7. Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
December 5, 2016
1. That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
December 5, 2016, be received for information.
Carried
Extract from
Council Meeting of
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
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Meeting Agenda
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